Best 3 Cottage Pie Aka Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of Cottage Pie and Shepherd's Pie! These iconic comfort dishes, often served steaming hot on chilly evenings, promise a delightful culinary experience. Originating in the United Kingdom, these pies share a common hearty filling of minced lamb or beef, enveloped in a fluffy mashed potato crust. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the nuances and variations of these classic recipes, providing you with step-by-step instructions to recreate these timeless dishes in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COTTAGE PIE (OR SHEPHERD'S PIE)



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Easy Cottage Pie made with a mixture of ground beef, ground sausage, and mixed vegetables in a delicious gravy and baked under a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground sausage ((I use Jimmy Dean pork sausage))
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small yellow onion (, chopped)
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
1-2 carrots (, chopped (about 1 cup))
3 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/4 cup white flour
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cube beef bouillon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme))
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary))
2 bay leaves
½ cup frozen corn
½ cup frozen peas
2 1/2 pounds potatoes (, Yukon gold or russet potatoes)
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper (, to taste)
½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (, for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Make mashed potatoes: Add potatoes to a saucepan with 3 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Drain the water and leave the potatoes in the pot. Cover with the lid and allow to steam for a few minutes.
  • Mash the potatoes lightly with a potato masher (avoid over-mixing the potatoes). Add butter, sour cream, milk, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and stir just until smooth. Set aside.
  • Make the meat filling: In a large, oven-safe* 12 inch skillet with sides, add the ground beef and ground sausage (or ground lamb, to make shepherd's pie). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain some of the grease (reserving some in the pan) and remove meat to a plate.
  • Add the onion, celery and carrots to the pan and saute for about 5-8 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and flour and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs and bay leaves and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and add extra seasonings, if needed. Remove bay leaves and stir in frozen peas, corn and cooked meat.
  • Assemble the pie: Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture to completely cover the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving, to allow the gravy sauce in the meat mixture to cool and thicken.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 g, Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Sodium 1162 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g

SHEPHERD'S PIE (COTTAGE PIE)



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This meal is one of my favorites.This recipe can't be screwed up. The best part is that the ingredients are already in the cuboard, and if there not its is still cheap.

Provided by Jasmyns_momma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings per person, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
1 (8 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup milk
white onion (Ive never messured, the recipe is still good without it)
4 potatoes
salt
pepper
kraft cheese

Steps:

  • =Preheat oven 350°F.
  • =Peel and boil about 4 potatoes for about 20 minutes.
  • =Fry 1lb of Hamburger, when done drain and rinse off.
  • =Add 1 can of tomato soup to hamburger and mix until all meat is covered. Shut burner off.
  • =Take any Cake pan or Casserole dish and add the hamburger with tomato soup and spread evenly .
  • =Drain 1 can(14.5oz) of Green beans and (15.25 oz) corn and spread evenly across the top of Hamburger.
  • =Drain potatoes and add about 1/3 cup of milk,4 tbs of butter, dash of salt,and pepper. Mash until the potatoes are as smooth as possible. if its still thick u can add more butter or milk. doesnt matter which. I prefer to add more butter.
  • =Add the mashed potatoes to the top of the hamburgar and vegetables. and spread evenly across. The amounts of potatoes is up to u. (I like it thick, My husband likes it thin).
  • =Take kraft cheese slices or the equvilant and add each slice evenly and closely to each other across the top of the potatoes.You can double the amount of the cheese in case You like lots of cheese.
  • =When your oven is preheated to about 350F set inside untill the cheese is melted or untill it is warm.The size of your pan is determined on how long to bake it. the thicker the pan is then set the oven on a lower setting and cook untill it is at your desired warmth.
  • I hope You enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 516.9, Carbohydrate 80.1, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 34.9

MY COTTAGE PIE (A.K.A. SHEPHERD'S PIE)



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Cottage pie (which, unlike shepherd's pie which is made with lamb, is made with beef) has always been a favourite dish in our household. I'd make it with lamb, too, if I had it, but we always seem to have beef. Anyway, this is how it has evolved.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large potatoes
1 medium onion
2 medium carrots
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 tablespoon dried chives (use 1/4 cup minced fresh chives if you can get them)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
salt and pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes and peel them if you wish--I don't.
  • Cut them into chunks and boil them until tender.
  • Meanwhile, peel and chop the onion.
  • Peel and grate the carrot.
  • Wash and chop the cabbage.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef until it is browned and no pink remains. Use the oil if the beef is very lean and inclined to stick.
  • Remove it to a deep casserole using a slotted spoon.
  • If there is more than a tablespoon of fat left in the skillet, drain most of it off.
  • Sauté the onion in the remaining fat, then add the carrots, cabbage, and crushed tomatoes.
  • Add all the seasonings and simmer until everything is getting soft--just a few minutes.
  • Put the veg in the casserole and stir them up with the meat.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them with the butter and buttermilk.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spread these over the meat and veg mix in the casserole.
  • Sprinkle a little paprika over top, if you like.
  • This can be baked at once or refrigerated for up to 2 days (well sealed!). Bake at 350°F.
  • The time will depend on whether it goes in hot or cold; 45 minutes if it goes in warm (at once) or 1 1/2 hours if it is chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.7, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 584.4, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 35.7

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef or lamb for the filling. Grass-fed or organic meat is ideal.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
  • Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
  • Use a good quality beef or lamb stock for the gravy.
  • Make sure the mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy. Use a potato ricer or food mill to achieve the best results.
  • Top the cottage pie with a sprinkling of grated cheese before baking.
  • Let the cottage pie rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cottage pie, also known as shepherd's pie, is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious and hearty cottage pie that will be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering.

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