Brown's Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Brown's Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g ground beef (that's 1/3 of a 5 lb chub); 1 white onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 450 g mushrooms, cubed; 100 g frozen peas; 100 g frozen lima beans; 100 g frozen French-cut green beans; 1 (284 ml) can condensed beef broth; 5 ml montreal steak spice; 45 ml HP steak sauce; 3 ml Worcestershire sauce; 1 turnip, peeled and cubed; 900 g red potatoes, peeled and cubed; 30 ml butter; 60 ml milk; 5 ml garlic salt; 30 ml dried chives

Servings: persons

750 g ground beef (that's 1/3 of a 5 lb chub)
1 white onion, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
450 g mushrooms, cubed
100 g frozen peas
100 g frozen lima beans
100 g frozen French-cut green beans
1 (284 ml) can condensed beef broth
5 ml montreal steak spice
45 ml HP steak sauce
3 ml Worcestershire sauce
1 turnip, peeled and cubed
900 g red potatoes, peeled and cubed
30 ml butter
60 ml milk
5 ml garlic salt
30 ml dried chives

1
Set the oven to 400F.
2
Boil a large pot of water, add turnips and potatoes.
3
In a large wok or saucepan, fry ground beef until cooked, lift out beef and use fat to fry onions.
4
When onions begin to caramelize, add celery and continue to fry.
5
When celery is cooked, add mushrooms and continue to fry.
6
Put beef back in pan, add peas, lima beans, green beans, broth, Montreal Steak Spice, HP sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Drain potatoes and turnip, mash them.
9
Add butter, milk, garlic salt, and chives, mix and mash thoroughly.
10
Grease a 13x9 pan with butter.
11
Pour in meat and vegetables, pack them down flat and even across pan.
12
Spread mashed potatoes on top.
13
I like to use plastic trowels to first get the top perfectly flat, and then use a notched trowel to put a wavy texture on it.
14
The pie may be covered with foil and refrigerated at this point if you wish.
15
Bake at 400F for 35 minutes, preferably with a convection fan, turning the pan around halfway through to brown the topping evenly.

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* 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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g ground beef (that's 1/3 of a 5 lb chub), 1 white onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, sliced, 450 g mushrooms, cubed, and more.

Yes, Brown's Cottage Pie 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown's Cottage Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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