Classic Cottage Pie Recipe: Comfort Food at Its Best - Great Food Ireland

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 750 g beef mince
• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cups beef stock, low sodium
• 1/2 cup red wine (or water)
• 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 kg 1.2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm cubes
• 2/3 cup milk, warmed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste