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Cottage Pie

Cultural Context

Cottage Pie is a traditional British dish that dates back to the late 18th century. It is made with minced meat and topped with mashed potatoes. Originally, it was a way to use up leftover meat, making it a practical and economical meal. The dish is often associated with comfort food and is popular in homes across the UK, especially during colder months.

BritishGBmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onions, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup cream
1 egg yolk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

1

Brown the ground beef in a pot.

2

Add chopped onions and cook until softened.

3

Add minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and flour to the pot.

4

Stir in tomato puree, beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce.

5

Season with salt and pepper and let it boil for about 25 minutes.

6

Peel and chop the potatoes, then mash them with cream and butter.

7

Add egg yolk to the mashed potatoes for color.

8

Put the mashed potatoes in a piping bag and pipe them over the beef mixture.

9

Use a fork to create texture on the potato layer.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

potpanbaking dishmasherfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Shepherd's PieCottage Meat Pie

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