Ultimate Cheesy Beef Cottage Pie
with Buttery Green Beans and Tenderstem® Broccoli
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Celery
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Ingredients
450 grams
Potatoes
1 unit(s)
Carrot
80 grams
Green Beans
80 grams
Tenderstem® Broccoli
3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
60 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
120 grams
Peas
22 grams
Red Wine Jus Paste
(Contains: Sulphites, Celery)
20 grams
Parmigiano Reggiano
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
10 grams
Butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water with 0.5 tsp salt to the boil. Peel and chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks.
Peel and trim the carrot, then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces.
Trim the green beans. Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
When boiling, add the potatoes to the water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins. Once cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat.
While the potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the carrot and season with salt and pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-7 mins.
Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar.
Once the carrot has softened, transfer to a small bowl.
Pop your (now empty) pan back on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Add the cooked carrot back to the pan along with half the garlic. Stir and cook for 1 min more.
Pour the tomato passata into the beef pan, then stir in the red wine jus paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). TIP: If your red wine jus paste has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8-10 mins.
Meanwhile, preheat your grill to high.
Once the potatoes are drained, add the Cheddar and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
Once the pie filling has thickened, stir through the peas, season to taste, then remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick, then transfer to an appropriately sized ovenproof dish.
Top the filling with an even layer of mash and smooth it out using the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle over the Parmigiano Reggiano, then grill until golden brown, 6-8 mins.
Meanwhile, wash out your frying pan and pop back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and broccoli and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins
Stir in the remaining garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min.
Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Cook until tender, 4-6 mins. Stir through the butter (see pantry for amount), then remove from the heat.
Serve your ultimate cottage pie with the buttery green veg alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The cheesy mash topping and red wine jus-based filling are the standout elements, giving this cottage pie a rich, comforting depth. Some found the tomato flavour quite prominent; if you prefer a less sweet sauce, consider reducing or omitting the added sugar.
- Ease of prep: Straightforward to follow, though a few steps make it slightly more hands-on than a typical weeknight recipe. It works well as a make-ahead dish — cooking it in the morning and reheating for dinner is a great option.
- Suggestions: Adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the filling can boost the savoury depth, particularly if the red wine jus paste is unavailable. Softening the jus paste sachet in hot water before use makes it much easier to work with.
- Next-day meals: The pie reheats well, making it a practical choice for prepping ahead on a busy day.
- Portions: Some found the mash-to-mince ratio slightly uneven; using a well-sized ovenproof dish helps keep the layers balanced and prevents the topping from sinking into the filling.
