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Ultimate Cottage Pie Recipe
Emily

Ultimate Cottage Pie Shepherd Pie Recipe

This hearty Cottage Pie (often called Shepherd’s Pie when made with lamb) is the ultimate comfort food for four hungry souls. A rich, savory meat base topped with buttery mashed potatoes, baked until golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g minced lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 800 g potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 ml milk

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wooden spoon
  • pot for boiling potatoes
  • potato masher
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Brown minced meat in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
  6. Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Use lamb for a more traditional Shepherd’s Pie or beef for a classic Cottage Pie. Add peas or corn for extra vegetables. For a creamier mash, swap milk with cream or add grated cheese on top before baking.