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Cottage Pie


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Cottage Pie is the ultimate all in one comfort meal!


Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 1 pound ground sirloin, beef, lamb

  • 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1¼ cups beef or chicken broth

  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables – corn, peas, carrots, and/or green beans

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Potato Topping:

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, rinsed and chopped

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ? cup heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • ¾ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, about 3 oz  

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions

Potato Topping:

  1. Add 2 pounds of peeled and chopped potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain and return the potatoes to the hot pot.
  4. Add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, ? cup heavy cream, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Mash or mix until smooth and creamy. I use a hand mixer. 
  5. Set aside while you prepare the filling.

Filling:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Stir in 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for a 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
  7. Gradually pour in 1¼ cups broth, stirring continuously. 
  8. Add 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon ground mustard and stir until combined. Simmer for 7-8 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
  9. Transfer the filling mixture to an 8×8 or 2-quart baking dish and spread it into an even layer. 
  10. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top of the meat and spread to cover it completely, edge to edge.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sides are bubbling. 
  12. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, for a golden, slightly crispy topping.
  13. Remove from the oven and let it rest 15 minutes to allow it to set.
  14. Garnish with parsley and serve!

Notes

Traditional Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. Technically this is Cottage Pie, but many use the words interchangeably. 

These mashed potatoes may not be as luxe as your favorite mashed potato recipe, but we don’t want them too soft otherwise they don’t set. These are different than what’d you serve on the side of a steak!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Stove, Oven