James Martin shares quick cottage pie recipe online

James Martin, the chef from Saturday Kitchen, has shared a simple recipe for cottage pie, a classic British dish. This recipe is designed to help families create an easy and delicious meal at home. The recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and serves six people. It features ingredients that are easy to find in local grocery stores. Each serving contains 722 calories and offers a balanced mix of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. To start making the pie, heat olive oil in a pan and cook a chopped onion until it softens. After that, add beef mince and cook until browned. Then, mix in tomato puree, flour, red wine, thyme, and beef stock. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. While the filling is cooking, prepare the potato mash. Boil peeled and chopped King Edward potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter and milk until smooth. Once everything is ready, place the meat filling in a baking dish and cover it with the mashed potatoes. Grill it for 8 to 10 minutes until it is golden on top. Serve the cottage pie with boiled peas tossed in butter for a complete meal.