Best 7 Rainbow Cottage Pie Recipes

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Rainbow cottage pie is a colorful and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. The dish is made with layers of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, savory ground beef, and a rainbow of vegetables. It is then topped with a layer of melted cheese and baked until golden brown. Rainbow cottage pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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COTTAGE PIE



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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

4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups frozen peas

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



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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

3 tbsp olive oil
1 ¼kg beef mince
2 onions, finely chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp tomato purée
large glass red wine (optional)
850ml beef stock
4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
few thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1.8kg potatoes, chopped
225ml milk
25g butter
200g strong cheddar, grated
freshly grated nutmeg

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

CLASSIC COTTAGE PIE



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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

1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup frozen peas
TOPPING:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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



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A traditional cottage pie is made with ground beef and topped with mashed potatoes. We used potato slices, which saves time and looks good, too. For a shepherd's pie, use lamb. Or, try a turkey twist: Add 2 cups finely minced turkey meat along with the peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large yellow onion, diced medium
2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground beef or lamb
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup dark (porter) beer
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 large russet potato (3/4 pound), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add onion and carrots and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in tomato paste. Add meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, 3 minutes. Add thyme and beer and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly reduced, 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine. Add 1 cup water and cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with potatoes, overlapping slices. Season potatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake until potatoes are browned around edges and tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g

CQ'S ROYAL COTTAGE PIE



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Ah, the never-ending debate of shepherd's pie versus cottage pie. So, what's the difference? It's all about the meat. A shepherd's pie traditionally calls for lamb, and a cottage pie calls for beef (or sometimes only vegetables). We wouldn't think of calling our meat pie a shepherd's pie, as we'd rather keep ourselves out of the line of fire. The beauty of this meal is that it's a great way to use leftovers. Include what you have on hand, whether beef or lamb, or even just a great mix of vegetables. Our favorite interpretation is below, so once you master the steps, try your hand at a variation.

Yield makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup heavy cream, warmed
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups beef broth (see page 201)
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • For the topping, put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender and a fork inserted into the center meets little resistance, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan set over low heat. Mash the potatoes thoroughly with a potato masher. Fold in the butter until melted, then stir in the warm cream and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and set aside.
  • For the filling, season the beef with salt and pepper. Cook the beef in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet set over medium heat, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon, until it is browned thoroughly, about 10 minutes. Drain the beef, discarding all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat, and set aside.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon of reserved beef fat in the same skillet set over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrot, and salt, and cook until the vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is cooked, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until the sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the reserved cooked beef, the corn, and peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the filling into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, smoothing it into an even layer. Dollop the potato topping evenly over the filling, then spread it into an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Adding warmed cream, versus cold, to the potatoes will keep them from becoming gummy. Sandy learned this great tip while working at Jeffrey's, a restaurant in Austin, and ever since, she's had a much improved relationship with mashed potatoes.

NO-BAKE RAINBOW PIE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



No-Bake Rainbow Pie Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 graham pie crust
1 can sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons lemon juice (approx. 2 whole lemons)
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup whipped topping
3 1/2 cups fruit flavored mini marshmallows
Extra whipped topping for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk and lemon juice. Fold in remaining ingredients. Heap filling into the pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

IRISH COTTAGE PIE WITH GROUND BEEF RECIPE BY TASTY



Irish Cottage Pie With Ground Beef Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, onion, garlics, ground beef, dried parsley, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, ground black pepper, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, all purpose flour, beef broth, mixed peas and carrots, diced tomato, frozen corn kernels, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chicken broth, butter, salt, sour cream, potato flakes, green onions, pepper

Provided by Sarah LaDue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlics, minced
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup beef broth, or red wine
1 cup mixed peas and carrots, frozen or canned
1 cup diced tomato, canned, drained and rinsed
½ cup frozen corn kernels, or canned
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups potato flakes
2 green onions, stems sliced very thin
½ teaspoon pepper, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions for 5 minutes. Then, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Set onions and garlic aside and in the same skillet, add ground meat. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes until thoroughly browned. Drain & rinse meat in a colander.
  • Add meat back in the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Then, stir in flour, and tomato paste. Stir until completely well incorporated
  • Stir in broth (or wine), peas, carrots, tomatoes and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Evenly smooth meat mixture onto bottom of the skillet (or press into the bottom of a 9x9"inch baking dish). Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Potatoes: Heat broth, butter, and salt in a bowl in the microwave until hot. Stir in sour cream and potato flakes and mix with a fork. Let sit until liquid has been fully absorbed. (Note: the potatoes need to be thick to pipe perfect peaks.
  • Use a "star tip" on a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with corner snipped). Fill bag and pipe potatoes into skillet or baking dish, covering the meat.
  • Sprinkle chopped onions & pepper on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best flavor. When possible, use organic or locally grown produce.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the ground beef, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly.
  • Season to Taste: Season your food to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices until you reach the desired flavor.
  • Cook the Vegetables Until Tender: When cooking the vegetables, cook them until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the cottage pie. Use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Don't Overcook the Cottage Pie: Once the cottage pie is assembled, don't overcook it. The filling should be hot and bubbly, but the potatoes should not be dry.

Conclusion:

Rainbow cottage pie is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a cottage pie that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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