Cottage pie
"This traditional British dish of beef mince under a cheesy topping of mashed potatoes is hearty and comforting - like a hug in a bowl...."
INGREDIENTS
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750g (27 oz) lean beef mince/ground beef
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2 medium onions, chopped
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4 medium carrots, finely diced
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4 sticks celery, finely diced
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2 large cloves garlic, crushed
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olive oil for frying
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1 x 410g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes with juice
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250ml (8.5 fl oz) beef stock
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2 Tbsp tomato concentrate paste
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1 Tbsp
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chipotle ketchup
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(optional)
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1 tsp sugar
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1 bay leaf
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salt and pepper
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FOR THE TOPPING:
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4 large floury potatoes, peeled and diced
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75g (1/3 cup) butter
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50ml (1.75 fl oz) milk (or more, as needed)
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1 tsp mustard of your choice
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100g (3.5 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
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salt and pepper
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