Cottage Pie Skillet

Step 1 · Cook the Potatoes

Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.

• 1 kgPotatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks

Step 2 · Brown the Beef

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over high heat. Brown the beef for 5 minutes, breaking it up.

Step 3 · Cook Vegetables

Add the onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and thyme for 30 seconds.

• ×3Carrots, cut into small dice
• 2 tbspWorcestershire Sauce
• 1 tspThyme

Step 4 · Simmer the Mixture

Add the stock or water and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the peas and cornflour mixture; simmer for 2 minutes until lightly thickened.

Step 5 · Mash the Potatoes

Drain the potatoes well, return them to the saucepan and mash with the butter and milk.

• 1 kgPotatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks
• 40 gButter
• 120 mlMilk

Step 6 · Assemble and Grill

Spoon the mash over the beef, rough up the surface and scatter over the cheddar. Grill/broil for 3 to 5 minutes until bubbling. If your pan is not oven-safe, omit the grill, scatter the cheese over the hot mash and cover for 2 minutes to melt it.