English Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: English Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 lb. chopped meat; 2 large carrots, chopped small; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. chervil; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 2/3 c. dry red wine or beef broth; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 3 c. mashed potatoes; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. chopped meat
2 large carrots, chopped small
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. chervil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 tsp. dried sage
2/3 c. dry red wine or beef broth
salt to taste
pepper to taste
3 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Saute onion and garlic in butter until limp.
3
Add beef; cook, breaking up the meat with fork, until brown. Stir in carrots, tomato paste and all the herbs.
4
Add wine or beef broth; season with salt and pepper.
5
Simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
6
Spoon mixture into well-buttered deep baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
7
Mix cheeses and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
8
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
9
If you like, you can slip it under the broiler briefly to brown it nicely.
10
A favorite of my family.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 lb. chopped meat, and more.

Yes, English 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.

English Cottage Pie

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