PRINCE WILLIAM'S COTTAGE PIE
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make beef base: In a large saucepan over a high flame, heat the oil and add the finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Add the ground beef and break it up using a wooden spoon. Sauté until the beef has lost all its pink color. Gradually stir in the flour, thyme, 2 cups water, Kitchen Bouquet seasoning, beef bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meat (so that it is just bubbling) for about 30 to 45 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the meat is fork tender. Remove the pan from the stove, and use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to the earthenware dish. The slotted spoon will lift just the beef so it will not be too wet to hold the potatoes. If there is any sauce left after taking out the meat, cool and refrigerate it. Then reheat it in a small saucepan to serve alongside the finished pie. This recipe can be prepared up to this stage several days before you plan to serve the dish. Cool both the meat and the liquid and store in the refrigerator. To make potato topping: Place the potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to about 1 inch above the potatoes. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork (about 20 minutes). Drain off the water and replace the drained potatoes in the pan over a low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to dry them thoroughly. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or pass through a ricer. Stir the nutmeg, cream and egg yolk with the butter, salt and pepper into the mashed potatoes. Then use the mashed potatoes to cover the top of the dish. Either pipe them, using a wide star tube, or spoon them on and then fluff up using a fork. Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with the grated Cheddar. It can be kept for 24 hours at this stage if covered with plastic wrap. Bake in a preheated oven (350°) for about 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown.
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Sara Bendjabar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cottage pie, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The mashed potato topping was especially delicious.
mercy wanjiru
[email protected]This cottage pie was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Joseph Broadus
[email protected]I made this cottage pie in a slow cooker and it was perfect. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Ubaid Marwat
[email protected]I couldn't find any Worcestershire sauce so I used soy sauce instead. It turned out great!
Jusine John
[email protected]This cottage pie was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices and it was much better.
Diondra Johnson
[email protected]I've tried a few different cottage pie recipes and this one is my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Nate Long
[email protected]This cottage pie was a great way to use up leftover beef. It was easy to make and very tasty.
AIDIAN SEMMEN
[email protected]I made this cottage pie for my family and they loved it! The mashed potato topping was a big hit.
Md likhon Sk
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cottage pie was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Reams PR
[email protected]This cottage pie was delicious! The beef and vegetable filling was flavorful and the mashed potato topping was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Arjun Paudel
[email protected]I've made this cottage pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold winter night.
Warnishia Levy
[email protected]This cottage pie was easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still delicious. The mashed potato topping was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Moazzam sb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cottage pie turned out perfectly. The beef was tender and the vegetables were cooked just right. The mashed potato topping was fluffy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mario Brown
[email protected]This cottage pie was a hit with my family! The beef and vegetable filling was flavorful and hearty, and the mashed potato topping was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.