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Proper English Cottage Pie

“For this savory pie, ground beef, onions, veggies, herbs and spices marry perfectly: Everything is sauteed together and then combined with broth and tomato paste, and simmered until ready to pour into a prepared pie crust. The hearty filling is then topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, sprinkled with Cheddar cheese, and baked.”

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2012

I thought this was a great recipe. I used beef cubes in place of ground, but otherwise made as directed. Soul comforting dish. Thanks for sharing.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

This was Awesome!!!!!

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Steph

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2012

Delicious made as described!

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Daisy

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2012

As written this recipe would not work for me because I did as other reviewers and had a decent 'pie'. Still something is missing for flavor and the meat came out tough. Well, one day I had left over meatloaf. I crumbled it up, did the recipe--with the changes suggested-- all over again and it was fabulous. The meat was tender and held together when I cut into the flavorful pie.

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lukelou

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

A tasty, hearty meal. I made as directed and it came out just right. Just like Granny used to make.

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Diane

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2012

This is an EXCELLENT recipe; and, I didn't change a thing. I made this for my fella (who is English)...and he loved it!

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Lynnie

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2012

Excellent recipe. I think it could do with a touch of sweetness (peas or corn), but otherwise excellent. The herbs really brought out the flavour.

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tastytastytreats

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

Excellent recipe! I noticed people said the potatoes were runny? I add very little milk to my potatoes at all, ever. This recipe I just whipped the potatoes with a hand mixer, and added the butter, no milk. I also substituted corn starch for the flour for my own dietary need. The end result was fantastic.

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beneteau42

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

Incredible Recipe! Due to some missing ingredients I had to make a few changes.. 1. I used 85/15 Ground Turkey instead of Ground Beef. 2. I used cornstarch/water mixture instead of flour. 3. I used a little less beef broth with some tomato ketchup instead of the tomato paste. 4. I added a little of some fresh thyme. 5. I used fresh grated Asiago, which was concealed in the potato color on top, instead of shredded cheddar. 6. I added some garlic powder to the potato mixture. This was delicious, will definitely make again!

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johnnymack

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

Family loved this -- I did make some minor changes -- I omitted the cinnamon and in place of the beef broth used water and brown gravy powder and worcestershire sauce, and as other reviewers suggested instead of tomato paste I used ketchup and added peas towards the end of cooking in the skillet. I made the potatoes as I normally would and used low-fat cheese on top. Super yummy!

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