Cottage Pie

What is it?

Seasoned beef mince sits in a savoury gravy under a layer of mashed potato, baked until the top takes on a little colour. It's a classic format, with soft mash, loose gravy, and a filling that stays fairly simple in flavour. On The Menu keeps it in the straight-down-the-line frozen meal lane, closer to a basic pub-style bake than anything fussy. Heat it in the oven from frozen, and the potato topping firms up while the centre stays soft and saucy. Portion size is moderate, landing somewhere between a snack and a full dinner, so you might want bread or vegetables on the side.