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Recipe  •  16 August 2024

 

Deconstructed Cottage Pie

A traditional tasty dish, deconstructed to fit perfectly in your lunchbox.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 cups (900 g) Butter Mashed Potatoes (page 39)
  • Onion Gravy (page 251), for serving
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish 

 

METHOD

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

  2. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

  4. To serve, spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes into each bowl. Top with the beef mixture.

  5. Top with onion gravy, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

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