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Curtis Stone’s Granny’s cottage pie

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“Sometimes you just feel like a classic comfort meal. This hearty dish is pretty special to me – my Granny used to make it for me and my brother.” – Curtis Stone

  • Serves4
  • Cook time30 minutes
  • Prep time25 minutes, + 5 mins standing time

Ingredients

  • 1kg brushed potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces
  • ½ cup (125ml) Coles Full Cream Milk, warmed
  • 40g Coles Butter, melted, divided
  • 500g Coles Australian Beef 3 Star Mince
  • 1 small brown onion (about 150g), cut into small dice
  • 2 medium carrots (about 200g), peeled, cut into small dice
  • 2 celery sticks, cut into small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs Coles Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbs Coles Plain Flour
  • 2 cups (500ml) Coles Beef Liquid Stock

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold salted water to cover by 2.5cm. Cover and bring to a simmer over high heat, then tilt the lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 mins or until potatoes are tender.

  2. Step 2

    Drain potatoes in a metal strainer and place strainer over the hot saucepan to evaporate excess steam. Pass potatoes through a potato ricer into the saucepan (alternatively, mash with a potato masher). Fold in milk and half the butter. Season with salt.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat a large heavy frying pan over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring to break up any lumps, for 6 mins or until cooked and beginning to brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Pour off all but 1 tbs fat from pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until pale golden. Add carrots, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 6 mins or until vegetables soften. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Stir in the stock. Return the beef to pan. Simmer for 5 mins or until vegetables are tender and mixture thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 7½-cup (1.875L) casserole dish.

  5. Step 5

    Preheat grill on high. Spread potato mixture over beef filling. Brush with remaining butter. Place under grill for 6 mins or until top is crispy and golden brown. Stand for 5 mins before serving.