Cumberland Pie Recipe

Name: Cumberland Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices lean bacon, fried and chopped (save 1 tbsp bacon dripping); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs button mushrooms, sliced; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon flour; 10 ounces beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon marmite (optional); salt & pepper; 3/4 teaspoon crushed dry tarragon; 3 baking potatoes, peeled and cooked; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated; paprika

Servings: persons

2 slices lean bacon, fried and chopped (save 1 tbsp bacon dripping)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs button mushrooms, sliced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flour
10 ounces beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon marmite (optional)
salt & pepper
3/4 teaspoon crushed dry tarragon
3 baking potatoes, peeled and cooked
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
paprika

1
Cook the beef in the 1 tsp of bacon fat over medium heat until half cooked.
2
Add the onion, carrot, mushrooms and the celery coated in the flour.
3
Saute until the veggies are just beginning to soften.
4
Reduce heat to a simmer and add the beef broth, Worcestershire, marmite, pepper and tarragon. Mix well.
5
Put a lid on the pan; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bacon.
6
Meanwhile mash the potatoes with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
7
Add salt and pepper and a bit of butter is you wish.
8
Transfer the meat mixture to a 4-cup casserole dish.
9
Spread or pipe the potatoes over top.
10
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and a bit of paprika.
11
Broil until the cheese is bubbly and the top is brown.
12
Serve with salad and crusty rolls for an easy supper.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices lean bacon, fried and chopped (save 1 tbsp bacon dripping), 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cumberland 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.

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