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Cottage Pie with a Fry Topping Recipe

British · Main course · 70 min total

A comforting British classic with a crispy, golden topping made from oven-baked frozen fries instead of mashed potatoes. This hearty dish layers savory minced beef in rich gravy under a blanket of perfectly seasoned fries.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500g lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 500g frozen french fries (oven-ready variety)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4. Stir in tomato paste and flour; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in frozen peas.
5. Spread the meat mixture evenly in the skillet (or transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish). Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the fries are golden and crispy, and the filling is bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For extra crispy fries, spray the topping lightly with cooking oil before baking.
• Let the pie rest after baking to allow the filling to set slightly for cleaner servings.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

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