Cottage Pie

Name: Cottage Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrot, diced; 2 celery stalk, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas

Classic British comfort food with seasoned ground beef filling, vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping baked until golden.

70 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrot, diced
2 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced with a pinch of salt until very tender, about 15-18 minutes.
2

While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 2 lbs ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrot, 2 diced celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1.5 cups beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add 1 cup frozen peas. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13 baking dish.
6

Drain cooked potatoes and mash with 4 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup whole milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
7

Spread mashed potatoes evenly over beef filling.
8

Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is golden brown.
9

Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Cottage Pie need?

For Cottage Pie, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 8.

What should Cottage Pie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until top is golden brown.

Is there a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in Cottage Pie?

The entry for Cottage Pie calls for 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Cottage Pie?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Cottage Pie uses 2 lbs ground beef.

Does Cottage Pie contain fish?

Yes: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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