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cottage pie recipe

Simple Cottage Pie Recipe

Simple Cottage Pie Recipe is made with beef and resembles it's relative of the classic Irish Shepherd's Pie dish. It's filled with comfort and perfect for any time of the year.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes
  • 5 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 2-4 tbs. Butter
Cottage Pie Filling
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs. Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion (diced)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup Beef Bone Broth
  • 3 Large Carrots (diced)
  • 1 6oz. Can of Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Thyme & Rosemary
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 Ears of Corn on the Cob

Method
 

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
  1. Peel and cut the potatoes. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes. Put them back in the pot or grab a bowl.
  3. Add the milk, salt & pepper and mash together.
  4. Lastly, add in the butter and sour cream, stir until combined.
Cottage Pie Filling
  1. Cook the ground beef, onion and garlic on medium heat until done.
  2. Next, add the carrots and cook those until soft.
  3. Now, add the broth, tomato paste, herbs, salt & pepper.
  4. Lastly, add the corn and stir until combined.
  5. Pour the mixture in a pie dish, baking pan or cast iron skillet.
  6. Spread the potatoes on top of the mixture.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 20-30 minutes. When the mashed potatoes are golden, your cottage pie should be done.

Notes

  • You can add cheddar cheese on the top of mashed potatoes for extra goodness. You'll more than likely have leftover mashed potatoes, so save them for another meal.
  • Use roasted garlic instead of raw if you like.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • Go slowly with the tomato paste. Start with 1 cup of the broth. You might have to add more/less of each depending on the thickness you like.
  • Put your cottage pie under the broiler once finished cooking for an extra golden crust.