Easy Cottage Pie
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
659 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Easy Cottage Pie
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This Easy Cottage Pie is classic British comfort food made with a rich meaty sauce topped with creamy&cheesy mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 600 g beef mince
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (small diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 sticks celery (small diced)
- 1 medium carrot (small diced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup port (60 ml) (or ½ cup red wine)
- 2 cups beef stock or chicken stock (500 ml)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 5-6 sprigs thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 150 g frozen peas
Mashed Potatoes
- 800 g potatoes (peeled and cut in chunks)
- ⅓ cup double cream (80 ml)
- 30 g butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 g cheddar cheese (or any other hard cheese you like)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
Meat Sauce
- Heat a heavy-based pan or a dutch oven on medium heat and brown the mince until it releases its fat.
- Add the olive oil and sauté the onions until lightly brown then add the garlic, and sauté for another minute.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and sprinkle on the flour. Give it a quick stir.
- Deglaze the pan with port or red wine and let it evaporate.
- Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Give it a good stir and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat and put the lid on. Let it gently simmer for 1 to 1 ¼ hours, until the meat is soft and the gravy has thickened. Stir every half an hour or so to avoid the sauce sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When the meat sauce is cooked, add the frozen peas and transfer them into an oven dish (approximately 25 mm diameter), and let it cool down for 30 minutes to avoid the mashed potatoes sinking in the meat sauce.
Mashed Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 180° C - 360° F (fan oven).
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal chunks. Place them in a saucepan with plenty of cold water.
- Put the pan on medium heat and bring to a boil, bring the heat down, and let the potatoes gently simmer for about 20 minutes or until soft.
- Drain well and return the potatoes back to the pan. Put the pan back on low heat and let all the water evaporate for 30 seconds then remove them from the heat.
- Add the double cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes by using a masher or a ricer until smooth.
- Add the cheese and egg yolks and give it a quick stir to combine.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat sauce and cover completely. Fluff the top by using a fork for extra crispiness.
- Place in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
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Notes
- I prefer to start with browning the meat as this way, the meat releases some fat to sauté the onions/vegetables. And you might get away with not adding any extra oil or only just a little bit depending on the fat percentage of the meat.
- Always start cooking the potatoes with cold water for even cooking. If you put your potatoes in boiling water, the outside will be mashy and start to flake while the core is still uncooked.
- Make sure the meat filling reduces down enough to avoid a watery filling after baking.
- Let the meat filling cool down for 30 minutes before adding the mashed potatoes to avoid them sinking in the meat sauce.
- This simple yet delicious Easy Cottage Pie tastes even better when reheated. Make the meat filling ahead (up to 3 days) and top with mashed potatoes later when you want to serve the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
1309mg
(55%)
Potassium
2025mg
(58%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3676IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1309mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 2025mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3676IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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