Cottage Pie

Cottage pie is a cozy, comforting casserole, made with ground beef and vegetables, topped with a delicious layer of cheesy mashed potatoes.

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- The ground beef and vegetables are cooked and simmered with a rich and savory gravy, giving this cottage pie amazing flavors - Despite the long ingredients and bit of prep time, this cottage pie is super easy to make - You can easily switch things up to suit you preferences

Key Ingredients:

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potatoes - peas - onion - butter milk - garlic - tomato paste carrot - ground beef - cheddar bay leaves - beef stock - celery Worcestershire sauce - thyme

Let's make it!

This Cottage Pie Recipe is a wonderful way to feed your family a homecooked, classic meal.

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). To a large pot, add potato chunks, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

2

Drain well, then return to the pot. Add the butter and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy.

3

Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, taste and adjust seasonings to your preference and set aside.

4

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

6

Add the flour, and cook the mixture for 1 minute.

7

Add tomato puree, worcestershire sauce, beef stock, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir every few minutes.

8

Stir in the peas, discard the bay leaves, remove from heat, taste the mixture and adjust seasonings to your preference.

9

Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a baking dish (if not using an oven proof dish already), spreading it evenly.

10

Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading them out with a spatula to cover the mixture completely. If desired, use a fork to create a pattern for decoration.

11

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.

12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly. Allow the cottage pie to rest for a few minutes before serving, this will help it to hold its shape when cut.

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