A Slightly Posher Cottage Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

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450 g lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
240 g whole peeled canned tomatoes
140 g tinned sweetcorn
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 beef stock cube
150 ml armagnac
100 ml red wine
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp fennel seed
900 g floury potatoes, peeled
1 medium leek, washed and sliced
100 g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
50 g butter
6 slices serrano ham , roughly torn into strips
salt and pepper

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the minced beef, breaking up any chunks, and cook until well browned.
Add tomatoes, breaking up into smaller pieces, tomato puree, stock cube, herbs and spices and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the Armagnac (you can flame it if you wish, but this isn't necessary as the alcohol will boil off anyhow) and the red wine.
Simmer for a further 10 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning.
Meanwhile, cut potatoes into approx 1.5inch cubes and place in a pan of salted cold water. Place the pan, covered, over a high heat until it starts to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Once potatoes are tender, drain and cover with a teatowel for several minutes.
Add the butter to the potatoes (NO MILK!) and use an electric whisk to mash them. Try to leave a bit of body for texture, rather than making them completely smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper if required.
Place the cooked meat in an ovenproof dish and cover completely with the potato. Sprinkle the leeks over the potato and cover with the cheese.
Finally, lay the strips of serrano over the top and place in a preheated oven (200C) for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden, and the serrano has gone crispy.
Serve with warm country bread. Yummy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	599.16 Kcal (2509 kJ)
Calories from fat	341.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.96g	58%
Cholesterol	122.91mg	41%
Sodium	535.32mg	22%
Potassium	826.48mg	18%
Total Carbs	20.71g	7%
Sugars	8.11g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.75g	15%
Protein	37.97g	76%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	31.8mg	177%
Calcium	255.4mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.32 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.16g	58%
Cholesterol	32.89mg	41%
Sodium	143.24mg	22%
Potassium	221.14mg	18%
Total Carbs	5.54g	7%
Sugars	2.17g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1g	15%
Protein	10.16g	76%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	22%
Iron	8.5mg	177%
Calcium	68.3mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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