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Ina Garten Cottage Pie Recipe

Ina Garten Cottage Pie
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Cottage Pie is a traditional dish made with a flavorful ground beef filling, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked until golden. Ina Garten’s version adds fresh herbs and simple seasonings for a more elevated take on this homestyle favorite.

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • Ground beef – 1 ½ pounds
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Yellow onion – 1 large, diced
  • Carrots – 2 medium, peeled and diced
  • Celery – 2 stalks, diced
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
  • Beef stock – 1 cup
  • Worcestershire sauce – 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh thyme – 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Frozen peas – 1 cup

For the Mashed Potato Topping

  • Russet potatoes – 2 pounds, peeled and cubed
  • Unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Heavy cream – ½ cup (warm)
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – ½ cup

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

    • Cook the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

    • Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.

    • Add Flavorings: Stir in the tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

    • Add the Peas: Stir in the frozen peas and remove from heat.

Make the Mashed Potatoes

    • Cook the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

    • Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, warm cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Assemble the Cottage Pie

    • Layer the Filling: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

    • Add the Topping: Spoon the mashed potatoes over the filling, spreading them evenly to cover. Use a fork to create decorative ridges on the surface.

Bake the Cottage Pie

    • Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the dish on the center rack and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.

Serve

    • Cool Slightly: Let the cottage pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

    • Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

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