Mary Berry has revealed a simple ingredient that can elevate a traditional cottage pie: two tablespoons of brown muscovado sugar added to the filling. The sugar helps counteract the acidity of other ingredients and enhances the meaty flavour.
The revelation came during her BBC series Mary Berry Cooks, where she described the recipe as one that “elevates” the dish to “new luxury levels”. She added: “This is so much smarter than your usual cottage pie and is perfect for casual supper parties too.”
Cottage pie, a hearty dish of beef topped with potato slices, is a staple in many households. Berry's tip offers a simple way to make it even more delicious without complicating the recipe.
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