Mum's Traditional Cottage Pie

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Critch

subheading: Equipment:

Sharp Knife & Chopping Board

Large Deep Pan & Wooden Spoon (for filling)

Large Pot, Colander & Potato Masher (for mash)

Large Baking Dish

Large Tray (to place dish on)

Jug (for stock)

Cheese Grater

subheading: Ingredients (check list):

subheading: Beef Layer:

1 large White Onion, finely diced

2 medium Carrots, finely diced

150g / 5oz Mushrooms, finely diced (I use chestnut mushrooms)

2 cloves Garlic, finely diced

1kg / 2.2lb Minced/Ground Beef (10 to 12% fat works great)

120ml / ½ cup Dry Red Wine (see notes)

600ml / 2 ½ cups Beef Stock

4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

2 heaped tbsp Gravy Granules (see notes)

1 tbsp Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste in US)

1 tsp Dried Thyme

1 tsp Dried Rosemary

1 Bay Leaf

Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Olive Oil, as needed

subheading: Mashed Potato Layer:

2kg / 4.4lbs Baking Potatoes, peeled and diced into chunks

3 to 4 heaped tbsp Butter

¼ to ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg

250g / 2 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, grated

120ml / ½ cup Cream or Whole Milk

generous helpings of Salt & Pepper, to taste

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