Cottage Pie

What is it?

Beef mince, onions and carrots sit in a rich gravy under a mashed potato topping, following a familiar British pie format without any pastry crust. Sold as a frozen meal for one, it goes straight from freezer to oven or microwave depending on the pack instructions. Compared with other frozen ready meals in the range, this one leans on gravy and root vegetables rather than pasta, rice or curry. Expect a saucy filling rather than a dry one, with the potato sitting in a smooth layer on top that firms up and takes on a bit of colour during baking. It's a straightforward weeknight option that doesn't ask much of you beyond following the heating instructions on the tray.