RAINBOW COTTAGE PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium heat. Finely chop the onion, add to the pan and season with salt. Do the same with the celery and carrot and cook with the onion until they're softened, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure it doesn't stick.
- Once the veggies have softened slightly and the onion has turned translucent, grate in the garlic. Stir for a minute until fragrant and then add in the beef. Using a wooden spoon, breakdown the beef so it's in small pieces and continue to stir until all the meat has browned, about 10 minutes. At this point, stir in the tomato paste and then the red wine, stirring until all absorbed. Top with the beef stock and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer, add in the thyme, bay leaves and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Leave to cook until you have a rich thick sticky sauce and most of the liquid has gone, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Peel and dice the potatoes. Add to a large pot of salted boiling water and boil until fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain completely. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, leaving a bit of purple chunks for texture. Add in the butter and the milk to loosen and season with salt and pepper.
- Now all your elements are ready for building your rainbow cottage pie. Spoon a thick layer of the beef in a 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish, pressing down to pack it in. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half across the equator and lay them cut-side down over the beef, making sure there are no gaps. Completely cover the tomatoes with the spinach, pushing down gently to flatten and tucking into the corners. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the spinach (this will go gorgeously gooey in the oven). Spoon the mashed potatoes on top in 4 equal dots and then smooth over to cover the whole of the top, making sure no spinach is on show. Use the back of a spoon to add a bit of texture (like frosting a cake) to the mash so it crisps in the oven.
- Bake until crisp and bubbling and the tomatoes are juicy, 30 to 35 minutes. Leave to sit for 10 minutes - if you can - before serving.
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Hawi Abate Geleta
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong with my cottage pie. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out dry and tasteless. I think I might have overcooked the vegetables. I'll try again another time.
M sulaimanWazir
[email protected]This cottage pie was a disaster. The vegetables were undercooked, the potatoes were lumpy, and the cheese was rubbery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Md najmul Islam
[email protected]This cottage pie was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The rainbow vegetables were a nice touch, but they didn't really add much flavor. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Hanif Hassan Shaheen
[email protected]I loved the way the rainbow vegetables looked in this cottage pie. They made it so festive and colorful. The cottage pie itself was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a party or special occasion.
Gulbaz Waseem
[email protected]This cottage pie was easy to make and turned out great. The rainbow vegetables added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Temaria Rae
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I loved the rainbow vegetables in this cottage pie. They were so flavorful and colorful. The creamy mashed potatoes were also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Darlie Kaviva
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cottage pie. The rainbow vegetables were a great addition, and the creamy mashed potatoes were the perfect topping. I would definitely make this again.
Salamat Ali
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cottage pie was absolutely delicious, and my family loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special meal.
Md Noor Hasmi
[email protected]I love cottage pie, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The rainbow vegetables add a pop of color and flavor, and the creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again and again.
M A Zahir Robi
[email protected]This was my first time making cottage pie, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow. The cottage pie was delicious, and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Tawhid Islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cottage pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the rainbow vegetables made it so much more flavorful and interesting. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new take on a classic d
trynabelike_. tae
[email protected]This rainbow cottage pie was a hit with my family! The layers of colorful vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes were a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. I especially loved the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.