How to make Cottage Pie
Meaty, succulent and utterly satisfying, Cottage Pie is one of the best comfort foods ever. Although it requires some time in the kitchen, it is not very difficult to do.
Ingredient
4 c mashed potatoes*
1 lbs ground beef, 85% lean
1 onion, diced small
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 c beef broth, (we prefer less sodium)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
1 teaspoon thyme sprigs
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instruct
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Sauté your beef over medium-high heat until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan.
Add the vegetables** and garlic to the beef broth in the pan. Cook until tender, 7-10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and add tomato paste and flour. Stir-fry until the dough is completely moistened.
Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer meat mixture to a greased 8×8 baking dish. Spoon or tube of mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
Place the plate in the oven at 400F and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
