Beef Stew Cottage Pie

150 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Sear the beef and remove from the pan.
  2. 2Sauté onions and leeks.
  3. 3Add mushrooms.
  4. 4Put the beef back in the pan.
  5. 5Add carrots.
  6. 6Add flour.
  7. 7Add seasoning.
  8. 8Add tomato purée.
  9. 9Add beef stock.
  10. 10Add red wine.
  11. 11Simmer off any alcohol.
  12. 12Fully submerge all ingredients with water.
  13. 13Add red pesto.
  14. 14Add Worcestershire sauce.
  15. 15Add bay leaves.
  16. 16Cover and cook it low and slow in the oven, stirring every 30 mins.
  17. 17Layer with cheddar and chive mash.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 800 g stew/casserole beef pieces
  • 1 onion
  • 1 medium leek
  • 300 g chestnuts mushrooms
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 rich beef stock
  • 300 ml red wine
  • 1 boil water
  • 1 tbsp red pesto
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 bay leaves

Equipment

ovenfrying panwooden spoon