Cottage Pie

5 from 1 vote

My Cottage Pie recipe is cozy and comforting, with savory braised beef, tender vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Keyword: Cottage Pie

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Boil potatoes. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, Cube potatoes, leaving the skin of if desired, and then add to water to boil for 10-12 minutes.
8 Yukon Gold potatoes
Finish potatoes. Strain water from pot and then add in the remaining ingredients for your mashed potatoes. Mix gently with hand mixer, and salt to taste. Set aside until filling is ready.
8 Tablespoons butter, ¼ cup milk, 4 Tablespoons cream cheese, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Make filling. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and then add in your beef and season with my Beef Rub, cooking for 4-6 minutes until browned. Next, add in your flour and vegetables and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, mix in your butter thoroughly until it’s melted and there are no flour clumps. Stir in beef stock, and stir vigorously until filling thickens. Finally, stir in your tomato paste, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
1 pound ground beef, 1 Tablespoon Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub, 1 carrots, 2 ribs celery, 4 Tablespoons butter, 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cups beef stock, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup frozen peas
Combine and bake. Top meat filling with spoonfuls of mashed potatoes, and then smooth with spatula. Next, sprinkle cheese on top, and then bake at 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy.
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese