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Mary Berry Cottage Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Mary Berry Cottage Pie with Cauliflower Mash
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Mary Berry’s cottage pie with cauliflower mash combines a savory beef filling topped with velvety cauliflower puree instead of potatoes. It’s lower in carbs, lighter in texture, and still packed with the classic cottage pie warmth and depth.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Filling

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 500g minced beef

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 400ml beef stock

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Cauliflower Mash

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 30g butter

  • 50ml double cream or milk

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or grated cheddar for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

Heat oil in a pan, cook onion, garlic, and carrots until soft and fragrant.

Step 2: Brown the Minced Beef

Add the beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Step 3: Add Seasoning and Simmer

Mix in tomato purée, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

Step 4: Prepare the Cauliflower Mash

Boil cauliflower until tender. Drain well and blend with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 5: Assemble the Cottage Pie

Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish, top with the cauliflower mash, and smooth the surface.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden and bubbling around the edges.

Step 7: Serve Warm

Scoop generous portions and enjoy a lighter yet comforting version of cottage pie.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-cottage-pie-with-cauliflower-mash/