Cottage Pie

Now that it is cold (and snowing), I like to make comforting food for my family so Cottage Pie was on the menu last night.

Ingredients:

For the mince:

1 x Onion
3 x Tablespoons oil
1 x Packet Minced Beef
1 x Tablespoon Mixed Herbs, dried
1 x Tablespoon Garlic, chopped
1/2 Box Passata (or chopped tomatoes)
2 x Cups mixed vegetables
1 x teaspoon of sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

For the mash:

500g  Potatoes, boiled
50ml Milk, semi skimmed
2 Tablespoons Butter
Salt and pepper to taste


Method:

For the mashed potatoes:

Boil the Potatoes
When soft mash them.
Add the milk and continue mashing.
Add the butter and stir.
Return to the hot plate and continue stiring.
Season to taste.

For the mince:

In a pot heat the oil.
Add the onion and saute until soft.
Add the mixed herbs and garlic and cook for a further 3 mins.
Add the mince and cook until brown.
Add the Passata (or tomato)
Add the teaspoon of sugar.
Season to taste.

Assemble:

Add the vegetables to the mince mixture and pour into a casserole / baking dish.
Spoon (or pipe) the mashed potato on top of the mince.
Bake at 180 for 1/2 an hour - 45 mins or until the top is crispy.