A Proper Cottage Pie
A Proper Cottage Pie

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Proper English Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional mince pie (beef) topped with mashed potato. I agree, Cottage Pie does not have a pie crust, but I can see no reference to it in this recipe. As mentioned in another review, Worcestershire Sauce adds valuable flavor to the. Tonight I made my all-time favorite online recipe!

A Proper Cottage Pie is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re fine and they look wonderful. A Proper Cottage Pie is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook a proper cottage pie using 25 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make A Proper Cottage Pie:
  1. Get Filling
  2. Get 1-1/3 pound ground beef
  3. Make ready 2 cups beef broth
  4. Get 1-1/2 cups carrots
  5. Make ready 1-1/4 cup celery
  6. Take 1-1/3 cup onion
  7. Make ready 1/2 cup red wine
  8. Make ready 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  9. Make ready 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  10. Take 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  11. Make ready 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  12. Take 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  13. Get 1 teaspoon salt
  14. Take 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  15. Take 4 tablespoons butter
  16. Get Mash
  17. Get 4 tablespoons butter
  18. Get To taste salt
  19. Prepare 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  20. Get 1-2/3 pound potatoes
  21. Make ready As needed water
  22. Prepare 2 tablespoons chopped parsley flakes
  23. Take 1 cup evaporated milk
  24. Prepare Topping
  25. Prepare 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Cottage Pie - comfort food central! This English classic has a deeply savoury beef mince filling smothered in gravy topped with creamy mashed potato, baked until. Always freeze the pie on the day that you make it. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then cook as per the recipe.

Steps to make A Proper Cottage Pie:
  1. Peel wash and cube the potatoes. Cover with water and boil till fork tender. Drain the water. Add the butter, and milk. Shred the cheese and add to the potatoes. Add the parsley and salt.
  2. Whip the potatoes well till creamy. Let rest. Chop the vegetables and melt the butter.
  3. Sauté the vegetables for 12 minutes in the butter with the salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Add the beef and when browned add the wine and allow to reduce. Simmer 15 minutes. This can be done as you are doing the potatoes.
  4. When the liquids are reduced add the flour and tomato paste. Stir and incorporate well. Let the flour cout and cook for 7 minutes. Add the broth.
  5. Preheat the oven 400°Fahrenheit. Stir well stirring constantly this will thicken. Transfer to an oven safe pan I used an 8×12 pan about 2-1/2 inch deep. Spread it out evenly. Then add the mashed potatoes I used a spoon, but you can pipe it on.
  6. Take a big fork and plow the field, put grooves on top. Then top off with 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded. Put onto another pan. I put parchment paper on the bottom pan for easy cleanup. It's gonna bubble over!!!
  7. Bake 30 minutes. Take out of oven and allow to rest 12-15 minutes before serving. I hope you enjoy!!!!

Always freeze the pie on the day that you make it. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then cook as per the recipe. Cottage pie is a delicious variation of the classic shepherd's pie, and it's fairly simple to make at home! Use beef, rather than lamb, and fill your pie with sautéed onions, carrots, and celery. Top it off with fluffy mashed potatoes, bake it in the oven, and enjoy!

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