Kulick's Cottage Pie Recipe
After several years traveling to England, we've become HUGE fans of Cottage Pie. This Kulick's Cottage's Pie recipe is a savory classic that has a balanced blend of seasoned ground beef and fresh tender vegetables topped with delicious mashed potatoes and baked to perfection in the oven! Its a soul warming cottage pie recipe for the whole family that makes wonderful leftovers!
Equipment
- 10 inch non stick saute pan
- Rubber spatula
- Electric hand mixer
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 3 carrots (chopped)
- 2 yellow onions (diced)
- 3 celery sticks (chopped)
- 2 tbsp garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz dry red wine
- 3 1/2 cups beef stock
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Mashed Potatoes
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 cup cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Heat 1 tbsp olive in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add in the ground beef and cook until browned then set aside.
- Add in the remaining olive oil to the skillet and the onion, carrots, celery, cooking until soft, about 10-15 minute. Once soft, add the garlic, flour, and tomato paste and combine thoroughly, then add the beef back into the pan. Pour in the red wine, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes until thickened, stirring every few minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
- While the mixture reduces, make the mash potatoes. Boil the potatoes until fork tender then drain. Mash with the cream, butter, cheddar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the dish. Add the meat into a casserole dish in an even layer then carefully layer the mashed potatoes on top. Place the dish into the oven and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden. Optional: sprinkle with additional shredded cheddar cheese.