Cottage pie with Garlic & Herb Butter

40g All Things Butter Garlic & Herb Butter

1 large onion finely chopped

1 celery stalk, finely diced 

500g of beef mince

1tbsp of tomato puree 

2 large garlic cloves 

1 bay leaf 

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

1 large tomato (optional), chopped 

150ml of red wine (optional)

4 sprigs of fresh thyme, stems removed

Soy or worcestershire sauce to taste

1 tbsp of plain or gf flour

250ml of homemade chicken or beef stock (or stock cube) 

Salt & Pepper to taste

For the mash:

750g of potatoes 

50g All Things Butter Unsalted Butter

100ml Milk (add more if needed)

For the greens:

100g of Cavelo nero 

15g All Things Butter Salted Butter

Step 1

Heat a knob of your garlic butter in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook until softened. 

Step 2

Turn up the heat and add in your mince and fry for around 4-5 minutes until browned all over. Make sure to break up the pieces as you go.

Step 3

Add in your tomato puree, tomato and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in your flour if using and cook for another minute. Pour in your red wine and stir until absorbed. 

Step 4

Add in your thyme along with the stock and simmer for 45 minutes until the sauce has thickened. The longer the better! Season to taste and add a splash of soy sauce.

Step 5

Meanwhile, for the mash,  halve your potatoes and boil in a pan of salted water. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 minutes until tender.

Step 6

Drain the potatoes and leave them to sit to drain off any moisture. Return them to the saucepan and add in your butter, milk, and beat into a smooth mash. Season to taste. 

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200C. Put the cottage pie filling in a baking dish and spoon your mash on top. Add a few small knobs of butter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 8

For your greens, bring a pan of water to the boil. Add your greens to a steamer and allow to steam for a few minutes until soft. 

Step 9

Drain and transfer your greens to the saucepan, along with butter and salt to taste.

Step 10

Serve your cottage pie alongside your greens and dig in!