The Best Cottage Pie

serves 5

for the filling

1 large onion - chopped

1 tin Heinz baked beans

1 tin plum tomatoes

5 mushrooms - finely chopped

1 large carrot - grated

1 sachet of taco seasoning

700g mined beef

Maldon sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

for the topping

5  large potatoes

a good knob of butter

a few gratings of nutmeg

milk

2 tbsp Mature cheddar cheese

3 tbsp Parmesano

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C 

2. Heat a little oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for a couple of minutes, then add the mince .

3. When the mince is browned stir in the mushrooms and carrot.

4. Add the baked beans and the tomatoes; and stir in the taco seasoning.

5. Season and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, put a large pan of water on to boil, peel and evenly cut your potatoes into small pieces. Boil until soft; then drain and leave uncovered.

7. in a large bowl mash the potatoes with butter and milk, before adding the cheese and seasoning.

8. Transfer the beef mixture to a caserole dish and top with the cheesy mash.
9. Bake in the oven for  about 35 minutes until golden brown.