COTTAGE PIE-SIMPLY THE BEST

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Now this is REAL comfort food - its Simple to make and tastes wonderful and if necessary you can stretch it that bit further with more vegetables in the filling

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic (optional)
1 large carrot, diced
4 ounces mushrooms, diced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 pint beef stock
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 bay leaf, Dried
1 teaspoon provance herbs
1 1/2 lbs mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 tblspoons milk
pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan; add the diced onion, carrot, garlic and mushrooms, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add beef to pan and cook stirring with a fork until sealed and brown.
  • Add the stock, bay leaf, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf salt and pepper.
  • Simmer gently for half an hour, reducing liquid and thicken if necessary. Place in ovenproof pie dish and allow to cool.
  • Cook potato, with the 1 diced onion. When cooked, mash the potato, adding the milk, parsley, pepper and salt to taste.
  • Spread the mash evenly over the meat.
  • Place in hot (200c) oven for approximately 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with other cooked vegetables.
  • Note: for a nice variation, you can add some grated cheese to the mash, stir in well and proceed as usual.

HAZEM DABOUL
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I'm not a big fan of cottage pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Rayan Zakho
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This was my first time making cottage pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


paradoxical madness
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I made this cottage pie for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucie Cyr
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, peas, and potatoes, and they worked perfectly in the filling.


Mennatallah khaled
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The cottage pie was delicious! The filling was savory and the mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Obi Ugwumba
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I've made this cottage pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Noah Jackie
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This cottage pie recipe is a keeper! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The filling was flavorful and the mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy. My family loved it!