Best 6 Stove Top Cottage Pie Recipes

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Stove top cottage pie is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is a classic British dish that is traditionally made with ground beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. However, there are many variations on the recipe, and you can use any type of ground meat or vegetables that you like. Cottage pie is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make. The best thing about stove top cottage pie is that it can be cooked in one pot, making it a quick and easy meal to prepare.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PROPER ENGLISH COTTAGE PIE



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

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

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

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most-if not all-of the ingredients already on hand. -Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream
3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g 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

COTTAGE PIE



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Cheesy potato-topped beef in a wine enriched sauce adds a special touch to cottage pie in this hearty recipe.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 -4 drops Worcestershire sauce
3 -4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 lbs potatoes
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons mature cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion, celery and carrot, stirring them over a brisk heat but not allowing them to brown.
  • After 5 minutes or so add the garlic, reduce the heat and soften everything together.
  • Increase the heat again and add the ground beef, stirring until browned.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, wine and stock, season and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Boil the potatoes until soft and mash them with the milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Spoon the meat mixture into a gratin dish and cover with a thick, even layer of mashed potato.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve with seasonal vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.3, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 303.3, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 28.1

STOVE TOP PIE



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Take your traditional shepherd's pie and kick it up a notch with this STOVE TOP Pie, topped with flavorful STOVE TOP Stuffing instead of mashed potatoes. This simple variation on a classic will make for a quiet dinner table as everyone digs in.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Sweet Honey Barbecue Sauce
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas), thawed, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet; stir in barbecue sauce.
  • Spoon meat mixture into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with vegetables, cheese and stuffing.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

Tips for the Best Stove Top Cottage Pie:

- Select high-quality ground beef for a richer flavor. - Finely dice the vegetables for even cooking and distribution throughout the dish. - Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to ensure the mixture cooks evenly and doesn't crowd. - Brown the ground beef and vegetables thoroughly for maximum flavor. - Use a flavorful stock or broth to add depth to the sauce. - Season the mixture generously with salt, pepper, and herbs for a well-rounded taste. - Top the mixture with creamy mashed potatoes for a classic cottage pie presentation. - Bake the cottage pie until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling. - Let the cottage pie rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Stove top cottage pie is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal or a casual gathering. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying cottage pie that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and let's get cooking!

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