Cottage pie is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. However, if you are looking for a recipe that has a bit more zing, there are a few things you can do to add some extra flavor to your dish. For example, you can use a spicy sausage or ground beef, or you can add some chopped jalapeños or chili peppers. You can also use a variety of different vegetables in your cottage pie, such as carrots, celery, and onions. By experimenting with different ingredients, you can create a cottage pie that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC COTTAGE PIE
Cottage pie is a combination of ground lamb or beef with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's a good remedy for the winter chills.-Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook lamb, carrots and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in flour, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and wine; stir in tomato paste and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until tender., Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer meat mixture into a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Drain potatoes; mash with milk and butter. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet (plate will be full). Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
COTTAGE PIE
This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and fry 1¼ kg beef mince until browned - you may need to do this in batches. Set aside as it browns.
- Put the other 2 tbsp olive oil into the pan, add 2 finely chopped onions, 3 chopped carrots and 3 chopped celery sticks and cook on a gentle heat until soft, about 20 mins.
- Add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 3 tbsp plain flour and 1 tbsp tomato purée, increase the heat and cook for a few mins, then return the beef to the pan.
- Pour over a large glass of red wine, if using, and boil to reduce it slightly before adding the 850ml beef stock, 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, a few thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 45 mins. By this time the gravy should be thick and coating the meat. Check after about 30 mins - if a lot of liquid remains, increase the heat slightly to reduce the gravy a little. Season well, then discard the bay leaves and thyme stalks.
- Meanwhile, make the mash. In a large saucepan, cover the 1.8kg potatoes which you've peeled and chopped, in salted cold water, bring to the boil and simmer until tender.
- Drain well, then allow to steam-dry for a few mins. Mash well with the 225ml milk, 25g butter, and three-quarters of the 200g strong cheddar cheese, then season with freshly grated nutmeg and some salt and pepper.
- Spoon the meat into 2 ovenproof dishes. Pipe or spoon on the mash to cover. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
- If eating straight away, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and cook for 25-30 mins, or until the topping is golden.
- If you want to use a slow cooker, brown your mince in batches then tip into your slow cooker and stir in the vegetables, flour, purée, wine, stock, Worcestershire sauce and herbs with some seasoning. Cover and cook on High for 4-5 hours. Make the mash following the previous steps, and then oven cook in the same way to finish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.15 milligram of sodium
COTTAGE PIE
This is a recipe from my Gram who is English. She served this often, and I have modified her recipe for my family and this is it. A great alternative to Shepherd's Pie.
Provided by KMOMMYZ
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
- Place potatoes into a pot; cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; mash with 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, herbes de Provence, and nutmeg; cook and stir until beef is lightly brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Spread the beef evenly in the prepared pie plate. Cover evenly with the peas; spread the mashed potatoes over the peas. Dot the casserole with the remaining butter.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 199.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
COTTAGE PIE WITH A BIT OF ZING
Created for RSC #9. We love Cottage Pie at our house, it's comfort food. This recipe has an additional umph of protein with the addition of lentils, and a bit of zing courtesy of a jalapeno pepper.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef in the olive oil.
- While you are busy with the ground beef, cook the lentils in water over high heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Test to make sure they are soft, there's not much worse then biting into a hard lentil while eating comfort food.
- While you are doing this you might as well jump ahead a bit in the ingredient list and cook up the potatoes in a separate pot of water until they are soft (do the fork test).
- In a large bowl, mix the browned ground beef with the cooked lentils.
- Add the tomatoes, carrots and white onion.
- Add the beaten eggs to the mixture.
- Add the jalapeno pepper. You can add as much or as little as you like, depending on how much zing you want in your pie.
- Add in the soy sauce, salt and pepper and paprika to taste.
- Mix everything until it's well combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pat the meat mixture down into the dish.
- Take the cooked potatoes and mash them together with the margarine, egg, salt and pepper. Do this quickly so the hot potatoes don't cook the egg before it has a chance to be incorporated.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture. Use your fork and make a pretty design in the mashed potatoes, and dust with sweet paprika.
- Place the pie in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes. The top should be a lovely brown and crispy color (can color be crispy?).
- This is almost a complete meal, you really just need a green vegetable or salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 421.2, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4, Protein 23.4
COTTAGE PIE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- For the filling: Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the beef or meat alternative. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up the beef or meat alternative, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the lentils and sprinkle with the flour; stir to combine.
- Whisk together the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Whisk in the mushroom or beef broth and add to the pan, scraping any stuck-on bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, season with more salt and pepper if needed, then reduce the heat to low and simmer while you prepare the topping.
- For the topping: Cover the potatoes and garlic with a few inches of cold water into a large pot. Season well with salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the cauliflower, cover and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, roughly mash the veg. Add the milk, butter and cream cheese and mash until the desired texture is reached. Season with more salt.
- Stir the frozen veg into the filling and remove from the heat. Top with the mash, spreading it into an even layer and scatter with the grated Cheddar. Transfer the pan onto a rimmed baking sheet just in case there is any bubble over and bake for until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving.
COTTAGE PIE WITH A DIFFERENCE
This is an English Cottage Pie, but with a big difference. All my friends who have tried it say they love it.
Provided by wizkid
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- The filling: Finely chop the onions and garlic and gently fry until transparent in the olive oil.
- (approx 3 minutes) Cube the carrots and put those into the pan with the onions and the garlic, cook for another 2 or so minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- If too dry add a little water.
- When cooked put into a ovenproof casserole.
- The topping: Boil the potatoes until cooked.
- Mash them adding the milk and half of the butter.
- Add the grated cheese and mix well.
- Put the mash mix on top of the filling.
- You may wish to sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of this.
- Slice the tomatoes and place on top of the topping, putting a knob of butter on each tomato.
- Bake in a moderate oven for 40- 50 minutes, until the tomatoes are cooked, and the top is brown and slightly crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.1, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 316.8, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 41.6
PROPER ENGLISH COTTAGE PIE
Proper English Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional mince pie (beef) topped with mashed potato. Serve with garden peas.
Provided by Caroline
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- To Make Meat Filling: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in ground beef and saute 1 minute. Add onion and carrot, then continue to saute until meat is no longer pink and onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, cinnamon, mixed herbs, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, combine beef broth and tomato paste. Mix together, then add to beef mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat and simmer mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all of liquid has been absorbed. Spoon mixture into a 9 inch pie plate.
- To Make Potato Topping: Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and place over high heat. Allow to come to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
- Mash potatoes until smooth, then add butter or margarine, followed by milk. Whip until fluffy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread potatoes over beef filling. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until top is browned and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 490.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef: The quality of the ground beef will greatly impact the flavor of the cottage pie. Opt for grass-fed, organic ground beef for the best results.
- Don't overcook the ground beef: Overcooked ground beef will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is browned and no longer pink in the center.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in the cottage pie add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
- Season the cottage pie well: Season the cottage pie generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the dish.
- Top the cottage pie with mashed potatoes: The mashed potatoes are the perfect topping for the cottage pie. Make sure they are creamy and smooth.
- Bake the cottage pie until it is golden brown: Bake the cottage pie in a preheated oven until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Conclusion:
Cottage pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its flavorful ground beef filling, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping, cottage pie is a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give cottage pie a try.
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