Cottage pie with minced beef

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes

   Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until soft, then drain them well.

   20 min
2. 2

   Make the mash

   Mash the drained potatoes with soured cream, and season with salt and pepper.

   5 min
3. 3

   Brown the meat

   Fry the minced beef in oil until it loses its raw colour, then add the onion and pepper and cook them gently until soft.

   10 min
4. 4

   Assemble the filling

   Add the creamy mushroom soup to the meat and vegetables, then simmer the mixture together, stirring.

   5 min
5. 5

   Layer in the dish

   Spread the meaty filling evenly in a baking tray and cover the top with the mashed potato.

   10 min
6. 6

   Bake

   Bake in an oven preheated to 177°C for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the top of the mash is golden brown.

   33 min