Cottage Pie (Authentic Irish Recipe) Recipe

Name: Cottage Pie (Authentic Irish Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 onions (finely chopped); 2 tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup beef stock or 1 cup bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; salt and pepper; 5 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed); 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup bouillon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper
5 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat

1
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Brown the beef in oil.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Drain most of the accumulated fat from the pan.
5
Saute onions until tender, and then add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add broth and stir in herbs and seasonings.
7
Return brown meat to skillet and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
8
Transfer all ingredients to an ovenproof casserole.
9
Top with mashed potatoes (scoring them with a fork.) Dot with butter and bake uncovered in 375-degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

746

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 onions (finely chopped), 2 tomatoes (chopped), and more.

Yes, Cottage Pie (Authentic Irish Recipe) 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.

Cottage Pie (Authentic Irish Recipe)

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