Proper English Cottage Pie Recipe
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Proper English Cottage Pie

By: Caroline 
"Proper English Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional mince pie (beef) topped with mashed potato. Serve with garden peas."

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Beer Beer
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. To Make Meat Filling: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in ground beef and saute 1 minute. Add onion and carrot, then continue to saute until meat is no longer pink and onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, cinnamon, mixed herbs, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, combine beef broth and tomato paste. Mix together, then add to beef mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat and simmer mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all of liquid has been absorbed. Spoon mixture into a 9 inch pie plate.
  4. To Make Potato Topping: Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and place over high heat. Allow to come to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  5. Mash potatoes until smooth, then add butter or margarine, followed by milk. Whip until fluffy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread potatoes over beef filling. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until top is browned and cheese is bubbly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 512 | Total Fat: 30.9g | Cholesterol: 100mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
I'm English, and apart from the addition of the pie crust (which I omitted), this is pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by ESTEPHAN   view full review
This was very good, but not earth-shaking. I agree with other reviewers on several points:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by AUSSIEAMERICAN   view full review
Being from Australia, cottage pie is a favourite when it comes to comfort food for the family....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by SylvrFlwr   view full review
I made this will slighly over a pound of ground beef and 4 large russet potatos. I absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by shewilbo   view full review
The pie was very good. My husband enjoys English dishes and I expected something like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2003 by SAMMARTI   view full review
This is a good basic recipe, but be prepared to make some changes. I did not have "Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2003 by TRISHDELISH   view full review
Dennis the Menice really loved this recipe. I made a few changes though. I didn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2003 by RUMOUR   view full review
My family & I REALLY enjoyed this! I even mashed some up for my 9-month old son...he loved it!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2003 by MLCRIRI   view full review
Great dish! A good Fall dinner. I did add some garlic and Lee & Perrins, though. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by DAELITH   view full review
What a runny mess! Followed the recipe to the letter. Too much milk in the potatoes. Used a...

 

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