This is an easy cottage pie recipe for families and friends to enjoy. Recreate this warming, delicious hearty dish in just 30 minutes!
The History of Cottage Pie
Who doesn’t love cottage Pie? The fluffy potato exterior, the beefy filling, the steamed veggies, and the sweet sauce, all in one delicious bite!
Our mouths are watering already. If you’re planning a feast or a party with your family and friends, this is the recipe for you. Rich flavor combinations make up this traditional UK dish.
Cottage Pie is a deeply traditional dish of the United Kingdom, and its oldest variations actually come from Ireland. However, the modern version of Shepherd’s Pie is celebrated as a Scottish dish. Its roots can be traced back to the emerald country even though it has come with many different names.
Currently, in the UK, they only refer to it as cottage pie if it contains beef as the main protein. Shepherd’s pie contains lamb.
An Easy Cottage Pie Recipe
1. Add 1 can of plumbed tomatoes to a blender and blitz until they are finely chopped into small pieces. Set aside for now.
2. In a large pan, heat up a splash of oil. Add 1-2 chopped onions and cook until they get soft. Then add 500g of minced beef, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef turns brown.
3. Add the blended tomatoes to the pan and bring it to a boil. Add salt, pepper, 2-3 Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 bay leaf, and let it cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
4. Optional: In a small mixing bowl, add 1-2 Tbsp of plain flour and 2 Tbsp of water. Mix it until combined, then add to the minced beef pan. This will thicken the mince sauce if you prefer it to be thicker.
5. Remove your mince mix from heat and set aside for a moment. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius/180 degrees Celsius Fan/Gas 6). While it’s heating up, peel 750g of potatoes and cut them into similarly-sized chunks. Add them to a saucepan and cover them with water. Cook for 12-15 minutes until they are soft. Then, drain the water and add ¼ cup of milk and 50g of butter before you mash them.
6. Add the minced beef to an oven dish. Cover with the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top before placing it in the oven.
Storage Options
Since this dish contains a lot of thick and dense ingredients, it may get too hard if left in the fridge for long. That’s why we recommend only keeping it for a couple of days before tossing the leftovers.
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Easy Cottage Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 can of plumed tomatoes blended
- ¼-1/2 cup of peas
- ¼-1/2 cup of carrots
- 1 -2 onions chopped
- 2-3 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 tbsp of plain flour
- A pinch of thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 750 g potatoes
- 50 g of butter
- ¼ cup of milk
- 100 g cheddar optional
Instructions
- Add 1 can of plumbed tomatoes to a blender and blitz until they are finely chopped into small pieces. Set aside for now.
- In a large pan, heat up a splash of oil. Add 1-2 chopped onions and cook until they get soft. Then add 500g of minced beef, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef turns brown.
- Add the blended tomatoes to the pan and bring it to boil. Add salt, pepper, 2-3 Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 bay leaf, and let it cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional: In a small mixing bowl, add 1-2 Tbsp of plain flour and 2 Tbsp of water. Mix it until combined, then add to the minced beef pan. This will thicken the mince sauce if you prefer it to be thicker.
- Remove your mince mix from heat and set aside for a moment. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius/180 degrees Celsius Fan/Gas 6). While it’s heating up, peel 750g of potatoes and cut them into similarly-sized chunks. Add them to a saucepan and cover them with water. Cook for 12-15 minutes until they are soft. Then, drain the water and add ¼ cup of milk and 50g of butter before you mash them.
- Add the minced beef to an oven dish. Cover with the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top before placing it in the oven.
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