Budget Cottage Pie with Hash Browns
A budget-friendly twist on the classic cottage pie using hash browns instead of mashed potatoes.
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- •Beef
- •1 Onion
- •1 Bay leaf
- •1 clove Garlic
- •Cheese(optional)Optional, for topping
- •1 stick Celery
- •1 Carrot
- •Beef stock
- •Gravy granulesFor thickening
- •1 tbsp Worcester sauce
- •Frozen peas
- •SaltTo taste
- •Black pepperTo taste
- •Hash brownsFor topping
- 1
Brown the beef in a pan over high heat for a few minutes.
5 min
- 2
Add chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min
- 3
Add garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
1 min
- 4
Add beef stock and Worcester sauce. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
35 min
- 5
Remove bay leaf, add gravy granules to thicken, and adjust seasoning.
5 min
- 6
Add frozen peas and transfer mixture to a pie dish.
5 min
- 7
Top with hash browns and optional cheese.
5 min
- 8
Bake in a preheated oven at gas mark 6 for 20-30 minutes until hash browns are crispy.
30 min
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