Cottage pie

Cottage Pie recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 16th century. The dish is thought to have originated in England, and was traditionally made with leftover meat and vegetables, which were then covered with a pastry crust and baked.

Over the years, the dish has evolved and now there are many different versions of cottage pie recipes, made with different meats, vegetables and even cheeses. The dish is now popular all over the world and is a firm favourite with families.

Whether you make your cottage pie with beef, lamb or vegetables, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. So why not give it a try today and see for yourself just how delicious this timeless dish can be.

Advice

Cottage pie is a delicious and comforting dish. To make the perfect cottage pie, start with the basics. Begin by preheating your oven to about 375 degrees. Next, prepare the filling for the pie. Start with sautéing vegetables, such as onions and carrots, in a large skillet with a little oil. Then add ground beef or a ground meat alternative and cook until the beef is cooked through. After the beef is cooked, add in some tomato sauce or paste, herbs, and seasonings. Once the filling is ready, spread it into a greased pie dish. Finally, top the pie with mashed potatoes and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown. Enjoy your delicious cottage pie!

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Recipes

 

Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

4/5 - 1122 votes

• FILLING
• salt
• mushroom
• onion
• shiitake mushroom
• milk
• parsley
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• butter
• white miso
• thyme
• garlic
• leek
• TOPPING
• salt
• bread crumb
• heavy cream
• russet
• butter

 

Cottage Pie

4.99/5 - 220 votes

• thyme
• beef bouillon
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• olive oil
• potato
• red wine
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• tomato paste
• beef stock broth
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf
• garlic
• milk
• salt
• beef

 

Cottage Pie (or Shepherd's Pie)

4.82/5 - 48 votes

• sausage
• ground beef
• rosemary
• salt
• beef bouillon
• onion
• thyme
• carrot
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• corn
• pea
• milk
• cheddar cheese
• white flour
• sour cream
• bay leaf
• celery
• tomato paste
• worcestershire sauce
• beef broth
• potato
• garlic
• butter
• salt

 

Beef and Mushroom Cottage Pie

4.5/5 - 19 votes

• pea
• cheddar cheese
• ground beef
• olive oil
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• beef broth
• russet potato
• black pepper
• milk
• garlic
• ketchup
• butter
• all purpose flour
• mushroom

 

Cottage Pie

4.96/5 - 24 votes

• cheddar cheese
• ground beef
• tomato paste
• parsley
• bay leaf
• onion
• beef broth
• milk
• thyme
• salt
• russet potato
• all purpose flour
• worcestershire sauce
• carrot
• garlic
• celery
• pea
• butter

 

Sausage Cottage Pie

5/5 - 6 votes

• all purpose flour
• butter
• parsnip
• swede
• sugar
• thyme
• beef stock
• sausage
• shallot
• red wine
• carrot
• egg
• olive oil
• cheddar cheese
• madeira
• milk
• bacon
• portobello mushroom
• black pepper
• salt

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