COTTAGE PIE WITH HERBY MASH

Name: COTTAGE PIE WITH HERBY MASH
Cuisine: British, European
Ingredients: For the Filling:; 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup frozen peas (optional); For the Herby Mashed Potatoes:; 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced; ½ cup milk or cream; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

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Updated at: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:06:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories3235.2 kcal (162%)

Total Fat186.9 g (267%)

Carbs240.2 g (92%)

Sugars35.2 g (39%)

Protein150.2 g (300%)

Sodium2682.5 mg (134%)

Fiber37.5 g (134%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1.5 lbsground beef

or lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie

1 Tbsptomato paste

1 cupbeef broth

1 Tbspworcestershire sauce

1 tspthyme

1 tsprosemary

large, peeled and diced

½ cupmilk

or cream

4 Tbspbutter

2 Tbspfresh parsley

chopped

2 Tbspfresh chives

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir in the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter and milk (or cream) to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Stir in the fresh parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes: Spoon the herby mashed potatoes over the filling and spread evenly. Use a fork to create ridges on the surface for a golden, crispy finish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and serve hot. Enjoy this comforting dish with a side salad or steamed veggies! Helpful Tips: For an extra golden top, you can brush the mashed potatoes with melted butter before baking. Try adding a bit of grated cheese on top of the mash for a cheesy crust!