English Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: English Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs floury potatoes; salt and pepper; 2 large onions; 1 ounce beef drippings; 2 lbs minced beef; 3 teaspoons flour; 1/2 pint strong beef stock; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 8 ounces frozen vegetables (green beans are nice); 1/4 pint milk; 2 ounces butter

Servings: persons

2 lbs floury potatoes
salt and pepper
2 large onions
1 ounce beef drippings
2 lbs minced beef
3 teaspoons flour
1/2 pint strong beef stock
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
8 ounces frozen vegetables (green beans are nice)
1/4 pint milk
2 ounces butter

1
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water.
2
Preheat oven to 375* Thinly slice onions.
3
Heat dripping in a fry pan and fry onions until transparent.
4
Add beef and fry until browned.
5
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
6
Slowly add stock and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
7
Add tomatoes with juice, s& p and frozen veg.
8
Simmer for 5 min.
9
Spoon cooked mixture into a casserole dish and spread on the mashed spuds.
10
Bake for 30 min.

904

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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 floury potatoes, salt and pepper, 2 large onions, 1 ounce beef drippings, 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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