English Cottage Pie

Name: English Cottage Pie
Ingredients: 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 lb. chopped meat; 2 large carrots, chopped small; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. chervil; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 2/3 c. dry red wine or beef broth; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 3 c. mashed potatoes; 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. chopped meat
2 large carrots, chopped small
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. chervil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 tsp. dried sage
2/3 c. dry red wine or beef broth
salt to taste
pepper to taste
3 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°.
2

Saute onion and garlic in butter until limp.
3

Add beef; cook, breaking up the meat with fork, until brown. Stir in carrots, tomato paste and all the herbs.
4

Add wine or beef broth; season with salt and pepper.
5

Simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
6

Spoon mixture into well-buttered deep baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
7

Mix cheeses and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
8

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
9

If you like, you can slip it under the broiler briefly to brown it nicely.
10

A favorite of my family.