British Cottage Pie Recipe
This Royal British Cottage Pie Recipe also known as Shepherd's Pie is an easy ground beef recipe that is fit for a King or Queen
Ingredients
Beef Gravy
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme (more or less to taste)
- 1/3 cup Flour
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Browning and Seasoning Sauce (optional, but adds rich coloring)
- 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon- Beef (or 2 Beef Bouillon Cubes)
Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 1/4 lbs Red Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Beef Gravy
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Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in dried thyme, then flour. Let cook for another minute or two and then add in water, Worcestershire sauce, browning and seasoning sauce, and Better Than Bouillon.
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Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens. About 20-30 minutes.
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Remove from stove and pour gravy into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Mashed Potato Topping
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While gravy is simmering, start the mashed potato topping. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes.
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Drain potatoes and mash them.
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Add in heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
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Spread mashed potatoes over beef gravy in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are golden brown.
Recipe Notes
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