Beef Bourguignon Cottage Pie (Oamc) Recipe

Name: Beef Bourguignon Cottage Pie (Oamc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 7 ounces bacon, chopped into lardons; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1in chunks; salt and pepper; 8 ounces button mushrooms; 8 ounces baby onions or 8 ounces shallots, peeled; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 1/2 cups red wine; 1 2/3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, loosened with 1-2 tbsp red wine or 2 tablespoons water; FOR THE MASHED POTATOES; 2 lbs floury potatoes, quartered; 2 ounces unsalted butter; 7 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sunflower oil
7 ounces bacon, chopped into lardons
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1in chunks
salt and pepper
8 ounces button mushrooms
8 ounces baby onions or 8 ounces shallots, peeled
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/2 cups red wine
1 2/3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch, loosened with 1-2 tbsp red wine or 2 tablespoons water
FOR THE MASHED POTATOES
2 lbs floury potatoes, quartered
2 ounces unsalted butter
7 tablespoons milk

1
(Up to a month ahead) heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the bacon lardons over a high heat for several mins until well coloured. Using a slotted spoon, remove from the pan, drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
2
Season the beef, then fry in the fat left in the pan. Once coloured, add all the remaining ingredients for the beef, except the cornstarch and bacon, and bring to a simmer. Partly cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook for a further 2-21/2 hrs or until the beef is tender.
3
Once cooked, tip everything into a colander set over another pan so you can catch the sauce. Tip the contents of the colander into a large pie dish, about 11in x 9in x 2in.
4
Re-boil the sauce and check for seasoning. Thicken with the loosened cornstarch, adding a little at a time and stirring until you have the desired coating consistency. Spoon enough sauce over the beef to barely cover and loosen it, then stir. Remaining sauce can be frozen, ready to re-heat and offer separately on the day.
5
While the beef is cooling, make the mash. Boil the potatoes until tender, 15-20 mins, depending on size. Drain off the water and replace the lid. Shake the pan to break up the boiled potatoes. Add butter and milk a little at a time while mashing. Season.
6
Spoon and spread the mashed potatoes on top of the cooled beef. Once covered, the mash can be marked with a spoon, palette knife or fork for a more interesting finish. When cold, the cottage pie is ready to cover and freeze.
7
The day before serving, transfer the pie to the fridge to defrost overnight. (Or reheat from frozen on the day, see below.)
8
On the day, reheat the pie. Heat oven to 350u00b0F If thawed, bake for 50 mins-1 hr, or until heated through, then increase heat to 400F for the final 10 mins for a golden brown topping.
9
If cooking from frozen, cover with foil, then bake for 11/4 hrs; remove foil and bake uncovered for 11/4 hrs more, then increase heat as above for the last 10 minutes.

1308

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, 7 ounces bacon, chopped into lardons, 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1in chunks, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Beef Bourguignon Cottage Pie (Oamc) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Beef Bourguignon Cottage Pie (Oamc)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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