Best 2 Cottage Pie With Vegetable Mash Recipes

**Unveiling the Comforting Cottage Pie with Vegetable Mash: A Culinary Symphony of Textures and Flavors**

Indulge in the quintessential British comfort food, cottage pie, elevated with a vibrant vegetable mash. This classic dish features a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef or lamb, enveloped in a rich and flavorful gravy. The crowning glory is the creamy, colorful vegetable mash, a delightful medley of carrots, parsnips, and peas, adding a layer of sweetness and texture. This detailed recipe guide will take you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, from preparing the filling to achieving the perfect mash. Discover the secrets to a golden-brown crust and explore variations to suit your taste preferences. Along with the cottage pie recipe, you'll find additional culinary gems, including a hearty shepherd's pie, a vegetarian take on the classic, and a unique cottage pie with a cheesy cauliflower mash. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the comforting goodness of cottage pie and its delightful variations.

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COTTAGE PIE (SHEPHERD'S PIE)

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What most of us think of as Shepherd's Pie is actually Cottage Pie. This easy recipe is very adaptable and perfect for a comforting dinner.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Categories Dinner Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 c mashed potatoes*
1 ½ lbs ground beef, 85% lean
1 onion, small diced
2 carrots, small diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp unbleached all purpose flour
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 c beef stock, (we prefer low sodium)
2 tsp Worcestershire
1 tsp thyme sprigs
½ tsp salt (or to taste)

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 400F.
Saute your beef over medium high heat until browned, 7-10 min. Remove the beef from the skillet.
Add the vegetables** and garlic to the beef juices in the pan. Cook until soft, 7-10 min.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomato paste and flour. Saute until the flour is completely moistened.
Return the cooked beef to pan. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer 5-10 min, until the gravy thickens.
Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the meat mixture into a greased, 8x8 baking dish. Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
Place the dish in the oven at 400F and cook for 20-30 min or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Let stand 5-10 min before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, ServingSize 1/5 of recipe

TASTY COTTAGE PIE WITH PARSNIP MASH

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A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

250g packet lean minced beef (12% fat)
2 onions , chopped
4 carrots (about 450g/1lb), peeled and coarsely grated
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 beef stock , cubes dissolved in 425ml/¾pint boiling water
1 tsp cornflour
900g potato , peeled and cubed
3 parsnips , peeled, cored and chopped
2-4 tbsp skimmed milk
steamed broccoli or Savoy cabbage to serve

Steps:

Dry fry the mince (without adding any oil) in a non-stick pan until evenly brown and crumbly. Add the onions and carrots and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, stirring well.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée, pour in the stock and bring to the boil, stirring until well mixed. Cover the pan and leave to simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the carrots and onions are tender and the stock has reduced. Taste and season. Blend the cornflour with a little water and stir into the mixture, cooking for a minute or until slightly thickened.
Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/ fan oven 180C. While the meat is simmering, cook the potatoes and parsnips in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash with seasoning and enough milk to make a creamy consistency.
Tip the meat mixture into a 1.4 litre/ 21⁄2 pint ovenproof dish, spoon the mash on top and rough up the surface with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the potato topping is lightly golden. Serve with steamed broccoli or Savoy cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.25 milligram of sodium

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of beef and pork mince.
If you don't have a vegetable stock cube, you can use a chicken or beef stock cube instead.
To make the mash smoother, use a potato ricer or a food processor.
If you don't have a frying pan large enough to hold all of the vegetables, you can cook them in batches.
To make the cottage pie ahead of time, cook the cottage pie according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover the cottage pie tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the cottage pie in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 30 minutes, or until it is heated through.

Conclusion:

Cottage pie is a classic British comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. This recipe for cottage pie with vegetable mash is a healthier version of the traditional dish, using a combination of beef and pork mince and plenty of vegetables. The vegetable mash is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it also adds a delicious sweetness to the dish. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this cottage pie with vegetable mash is sure to please everyone at the table.