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Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie

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Cottage Pie is a classic dish with deep roots in British culinary tradition, and its hearty, homey nature has made it a beloved comfort food in many parts of the world. Our version of the Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie embraces the essence of this traditional fare while offering a simple, approachable recipe that can be enjoyed even on busy weeknights.

Historically, the origins of Cottage Pie date back to the late 18th century in the British Isles. The word “cottage” referred to the modest rural homes inhabited by peasants and working-class families. These communities began using affordable cuts of meat and incorporating leftover ingredients to create filling, resourceful meals. At this time, potatoes were becoming increasingly common in European diets, particularly in Ireland and the northern parts of England, and they were quickly embraced as a cost-effective and satisfying staple. This dish was developed as a way to use leftover roasted meat along with mashed potatoes, thus minimizing waste while maximizing sustenance — a perfect example of culinary ingenuity.

Cottage Pie is often confused with Shepherd’s Pie, and the two are indeed very similar. The key difference lies in the meat: cottage pie uses ground beef (as in our recipe), whereas shepherd’s pie traditionally uses ground lamb. Both are topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes that become golden and crisp in the oven, sealing in the flavorful meat filling beneath.

Our Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie recipe stays true to its roots but provides some delightful enhancements. The dish begins with a savory blend of ground beef, carrots, onions, mushrooms, and garlic, all softened and simmered in a rich beef stock. This forms a thick, flavorful filling, garnished with parsley for freshness and thickened with cornflour whisked into melted butter — giving the meat mixture a luscious, velvety texture.

The mashed potato topping is made simply with boiled and mashed potatoes, butter, milk, and seasoning. The key is in the method: mashing the potatoes until smooth, then generously layering them over the beef mixture to form a thick “crust.” A final sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese creates an irresistible golden topping once baked.

Baking the assembled pie in the oven allows the flavors to meld beautifully, and the topping to brown and crisp, providing a satisfying contrast between the creamy potatoes and the rich meat base. The result is a robust, nourishing meal that evokes the coziness of a countryside kitchen.

Perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie is not only a taste of tradition but also a versatile and budget-friendly dish. Its appeal lies in its simplicity, warmth, and the comforting feeling that only a true home-cooked meal can bring. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh from the oven or as leftovers the next day, each bite delivers a flavorful reminder of its humble but hearty origins.

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Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie

Eleanor CraigEleanor Craig
This Classic Ground Beef Cottage Pie is one the easiest and fastest dishes that can be made at all times, for its recipe is very simple.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6 people
Calories 524 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Raw Meat Mince1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
  • Potatoes2 pounds potatoes - peeled quartered
  • Decanter Of Milk6 tablespoons milk - fresh milk
  • Fresh Butter Pieces½ cup butter - Cubed, and another 1 tablespoon melted butter for the sauce
  • Wooden Bowl Of Salt1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground Black Pepper Pile, Paths, Top1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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    ½ tablespoon meat dripping
  • White Onion1 cup white onion - finely chopped
  • Carrot Vegetable With Leaves1 cup carrot - chopped
  • Garlic1 clove garlic - minced
  • Bowl Of Beef Bone Stock600 milliliter beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) - fresh
  • Champignon Mushroom1 cup mushrooms - chopped
  • Parsley On White Background2 tablespoon parsley - flat-leaf, finely chopped
  • Corn Flour1 tablespoon cornflour
  • Cheddar Cheese Block, Paths1 cup cheddar cheese - finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven (spring temperatures) to 190°C or 375°F.
  • Boil the potatoes to a soft texture and then drain the water.
  • Gently melt the butter in milk.
  • Mash the potatoes in the milk plus butter mixture.
  • Add seasoning (salt, ground pepper) and move to one side of the pan.
  • Melt the lard and put it in a deep frying pan. Then add the chopped onions, then carrot, and fry for at least 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and then cook for about a minute.
  • Add the ground or minced beef and a quarter cup fresh meat stock to the onion, garlic and carrot mix, and continue cooking. Stir gently till the beef is browned.
  • Slowly add the rest of the stock (three-quarters of the cup), finely chopped parsley, white mushrooms, seasoning and cover it with a lid and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Carefully mash the corn flour into the 1 tablespoon melted butter and slowly add to the brown grounded meat sauce, stirring gently for about 5 minutes for the flour to dissolve, making the sauce thicken a bit. Finally, place the beef sauce into an (8 inch or 20 centimeter by 3 inches or 7 centimeters) deep baking ceramic or glass oven-proof container and coat with the mashed potatoes.
  • Evenly sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on the surface of the potato coating. Then bake it for approximately 40 minutes until the surface is crispy brown. Then serve immediately when still hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 917mgPotassium: 1283mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4367IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 4mg
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