Method:
Prepare Cottage Pie Filling:
Heat olive oil in a large pan
Add onions / shallots, cook 8–10 mins until soft and slightly caramelised
Add beef mince, cook on high heat and let it brown
Stir in tomato purée
Add plain flour, cook for 1–2 mins
Add red wine → simmer 2–3 mins
Add beef stock
Add thyme + Worcestershire sauce
Simmer 20–25 mins until thick, glossy, coating the meat
Season with salt & black pepper
Keep the filling warm over low heat until ready to assemble.
Prepare Kwerky Mash:
Boil potatoes in salted water until soft
Drain and steam dry
Mash with: butter, KWERKY powder, hot water
Assemble & Bake:
Preheat oven → 180°C fan / 200°C
Add beef filling to tray, top with mash, fork or texture the top
Bake for 25-30 mins
