What’s the difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie?

It comes down to the meat. Cottage pie uses beef mince, while shepherd’s pie uses lamb (because shepherds tend sheep). Everything else – gravy, vegetables, and potato topping – is similar, but Richard’s recipe is true cottage pie thanks to the beef base.

Why does Richard mix sweet potato with white potato in the topping?

The mix balances savoury beef with a gentle sweetness, while boosting the nutritional value with fibre and beta-carotene. It also gives the topping a lovely golden colour and a slightly lighter texture compared to all-white mash.

How convenient is this cottage pie for busy nights?

Very! Richard’s cottage pie comes oven-ready from the freezer, so there’s no chopping, no peeling, and no pots to wash. Just defrost overnight, pop it in the oven, and in around 25 minutes you’ll have a golden-topped, homemade-style meal on the table. It’s the perfect back-up plan for busy weekdays when you still want something hearty and satisfying without the work.

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Richard's Ready Made Cottage Pie with Cheesy Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Richard's Ready Made Cottage Pie with Cheesy Sweet Potato Mash
Brand: Richard
Price: 19.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (51 reviews)

$19.00 - $28.00

A family recipe, refined with Richard’s own twist

Richard’s cottage pie is rooted in his mother’s hand-me-down recipe, one he’s enjoyed since childhood and now cooks with his own thoughtful enhancements. Lean beef mince is simmered with Kyogle garlic, carrots, and peas in a rich tomato and beef sauce flavoured with bay leaf, Italian herbs, Worcestershire, and a splash of red wine for depth.

The mash topping blends fluffy white potato with naturally sweet golden sweet potato, finished with melted cheese that browns beautifully in the oven. It’s a nod to tradition but with extra flavour, colour, and nutrition. Honest and hearty, this cottage pie shows how recipes passed down through families can be honoured while still evolving.

Cooked with ❤ by Richard

Preparation Instructions

Step 1 - Defrost in fridge overnight
Step 2 - Preheat Oven 180°C
Step 3 - Remove lid, cover with foilStep 4 - Bake 25mins until golden

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients:Minced Beef, Garlic, Carrots, Peas, Tomato Soup, Italian Herbs, Red wine, Bay Leaf, Worcestershire Sauce, Golden Cream and Sweet Potato, Tasty Cheese, Tomato Ketchup (Concentrated Tomatoes (Contains 146g of Tomatoes per 100mL), Sugar, Salt, Concentrated White Vinegar, Natural Flavours, Food Acid (Citric Acid)), Concentrated Tomatoes (90%), Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Bicarbonate), Natural Colour (Paprika Extract), Natural Flavours, Spice., Beef Stock cube (Salt,Wheat Flour, Maize Starch, Flavour Enhancers (621, 627), Colour (150C), Yeast Extract, Vegetable Oil, Flavourings (Including Beef Flavour), Autolysed Yeast Extract, Sugar, Lactic Acid, Onion Powder, Mineral Salt (508).),

Contains: Milk, Gluten, Fish

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

Available in two sizes:

Serves 1 (450g)
Serves 2 (750g)

🥗 Best served with a crisp green salad

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

Hi, I'm Richard!
I have always been interested in food from the early days of sitting in the kitchen doing my homework and helping Mam cook dinner or a cake and her showing how and why things were done. I wanted to do cookery classes at school but my father wouldn't allow it as he said that was only for girls! When I was 13 my Mam had to go into hospital for a very long time and I was left to cook for my father and little brother. After several weeks of Frozen Fish Fingers, Instant Mashed Potato and Frozen Peas he reluctantly agreed that I could attend cookery classes and my love affair with food began.

Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Richard, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Those craving a true British classic made with quality ingredients
Families who love hearty beef dishes with a modern twist
A freezer-ready dinner that feels home-cooked without the effort

Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks

Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience

Delivering to NSW, ACT, SA, VIC, QLD

: It comes down to the meat. Cottage pie uses beef mince, while shepherd’s pie uses lamb (because shepherds tend sheep). Everything else – gravy, vegetables, and potato topping – is similar, but Richard’s recipe is true cottage pie thanks to the beef base.
: The mix balances savoury beef with a gentle sweetness, while boosting the nutritional value with fibre and beta-carotene. It also gives the topping a lovely golden colour and a slightly lighter texture compared to all-white mash.
: Very! Richard’s cottage pie comes oven-ready from the freezer, so there’s no chopping, no peeling, and no pots to wash. Just defrost overnight, pop it in the oven, and in around 25 minutes you’ll have a golden-topped, homemade-style meal on the table. It’s the perfect back-up plan for busy weekdays when you still want something hearty and satisfying without the work.

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OMG ..: long weekend fabulousness ‚Ä¶ I did not leave a bite!!! So good
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Sue T.
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Delicious ‚Ä¶ lots of nice chunks of fish and lovely mix. Just needs cooking instructions from frozen as I had to guess!
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Thank you, Sue, for the wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the fish pie. We appreciate your suggestion for cooking instructions from frozen; we‚Äôll definitely look into adding that for a smoother experience in the future!
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An apple crumble with a difference and served with dollop cream perfect!
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Great dessert, good apple and cinnamon flavours, both kid and parent approved.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Tim! We're so happy to hear that both kids and parents enjoyed this one!

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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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