Sweet Mustard Cottage Pie

Sweet Mustard Cottage Pie

 Serves: 4 to 6
 Preparation time: 25 min
 Cooking time: 30 min

 Ingredients:
Potatoes: 1 kg

Milk: 150 ml

Butter: 50 g

Mustard (old-fashioned or sweet): 2 tbsp

Ground beef: 500 g

Onion: 1

Garlic: 1 clove

Olive oil: 1 tbsp

Salt and pepper: to taste

Grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, etc.): 50 g

Freshly chopped parsley: 1 tbsp (for topping)

 Detailed preparation steps:
Prepare the mash 

Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks.

Cook them in boiling salted water for about 20 minutes, until tender.

Drain, mash them with a potato masher, then add the hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

Mix well to obtain a smooth mash.

Prepare the meat 

Finely chop the onion and garlic, then brown them in a pan with olive oil.

Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat, breaking it up well.

Add salt and pepper, then add the mustard off the heat. Mix well.

Assemble the mince 

In a gratin dish, spread a thin layer of mashed potatoes on the bottom (optional but useful for consistency).

Then pour in the mustard-coated meat.

Cover with the remaining mashed potatoes, smooth the top, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Baking and Finishing 

Bake at 200°C for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.

 Tip to make this recipe easier:
You can use homemade mashed potatoes prepared the day before to save time, or even leftover ground roast instead of raw meat.

 Ingredient swap:
Replace the beef with ground poultry or a vegetable-lentil mix for a vegetarian version.

 Cooking tip:
Finish under the grill for 3 to 4 minutes for an ultra-crispy gratin without drying out the mashed potatoes