Savory Cottage Pie

  • Prep Time
    20 minutes
  • Cook Time
    45 minutes

A savory wonderful dish! Ground beef, red wine, carrots, peas, onions, corn and mushrooms covered in a layer of buttery cream cheese potatoes with smoked paprika garnish.

Ingredients

Mashed potatoes

Cottage Pie Filling

    Directions

    Equipment needed: 4 quart Casserole Dish

    Step1

    Peel potatoes and boil. Mash, then add butter, cream cheese, heavy cream and salt. Whip them to desired spreadable consistency. Not too wet or too dry.

    Step2

    In a large skillet on medium heat, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add diced carrots to the pan. Sauté carrots for 7-8 minutes. Next add in onions sauteing for a few minutes and then add in mushrooms. Cook until vegetables soften to desired consistency then set aside. No need to wipe skillet.

    Step3

    In the same skillet add ground beef cooking until no longer pink. Drain of any fat and wipe skillet clean. Set meat aside with sautéed vegetables.

    Step4

    In the same skillet on medium heat, whisk in 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour. Make a roux and cook for about a minute. Add in red wine, Worcestershire sauce and broth. Whisk until combined.

    Step5

    Next add in tomato paste, thyme leaves, salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste. Whisk till gravy thickens to desired consistency. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Step6

    Once gravy has thickened, add in sautéed vegetables, meat, peas and corn. Gently stir until combined.

    Step7

    Pour mixture into casserole dish, spread evenly.

    Step8

    Spread mashed potatoes evenly over meat mixture.

    Step9

    Sprinkle top with smoked paprika. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden.

    Step10

    Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

    Step11

    Slice and serve. Enjoy!

    Conclusion

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