Cottage Pie
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Potato Topping:2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg yolkFilling:12 ounces lean beef, 96% lean1 cup onions, diced1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon thyme, dried1 teaspoon chili powder2 cups carrots, shredded1 cup fresh green beans, chopped1/2 cup frozen corn2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, then cover with cold water. Cover the pot with a lid, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.

While potatoes are simmering, prepare the filling. Place a large saute pan over moderate heat, add the beef and onions, and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add the carrots, beans, spices, and tomato paste, stir to combine, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock and corn, then stir to combine. Place the meat and vegetables into a casserole dish and set aside.

Drain the potatoes and mash well, using a potato masher or ricer. Add the egg yolk and salt. Spread or pipe on top of the meat mixture. Bake 10 minutes, until the potatoes are browned.
Serves 4.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 271.3
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 100.0 mg
  • Sodium: 309.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
  • Protein: 23.4 g

Member Reviews
  • I.M.MAGIC
     Edible, but--in my grandmother's recipe (granddad was Irish, she was German) she used any veggies in season or that she herself had canned. The chili powder is not traditional, I don't like it in this. And the filling was runny, she added 2 Tbsp flour to thicken so it stands up the way other pies do - 3/25/11
  • MRSCHAD
     I find the recipes on here very hard to deal with cuz the servings are listed as 8 servings, 4 servings etc. So how big is a serving? Is it a cup or what? How about giving it in weight or a measuring size of some sort, like a cup or 8 ounces? - 10/26/11
  • AGASSIFAN
     I went vegetarian with this using lentils to replace the meat and added mashed cauliflower to the potatoes for more potato taste, without all the calories....YUM! - 3/25/11
  • POKIE1
     My DH and I were very pleased witht his recipe! I used lowfat milk in the potatoes-about 1/4 cup instead of the egg. I also cooked the filling until the broth was almost absorbed so it wouldn't be runny. Used black pepper instead of chili powder. It's a keeper! - 11/7/11
  • CMFARRELL36
     Variations - a tin of chopped tomato (with nothing added) or a jar of tomato passata (nothing added).
    Reduce the GI,mix the potato with carrot and turnip, or cauliflower. Use skim milk instead of egg yolk.
    Less work:a pack of frozen veg (diced carrot, sweetcorn, peas). Or just frozen peas.
    No chi - 3/25/11
  • NEILM123
     Great comfort food, thanks for the recipe, personally I added some chopped garlic in the sautee part, but then I put garlic in most everything - 7/3/11
  • FITFABME2
     Yum! Just had this for dinner - it was GREAT! I used some green onions and celery in addition to the ingredients suggested above. Also used chicken stock vs milk/butter to make the mashed potatoes. Super delicious! Whether traditional or not it was healthy and tasty...thanks Meg! - 9/22/11
  • AKELAZ
     This was very good - I agree with others that more veggies are good and the idea of puree-ing them to thicken the meat mixture is definitely one I will try. In the UK this is often made on Mondays with minced beef/lamb from Sunday's roast as a way to use leftovers. - 9/12/11
  • TCOMETTE
     I have a somewhat similar version but I use extra lean ground turkey breast. For the vegs. I just use frozen mixed veg. (sometimes brocolli and carrots) and run under hot water just to thaw. Layer cooked turkey, vegs, sliced (lengthwise) string cheese, and top with smashed red potato (with skins). - 3/25/11
  • CD11450634
     This was really quite delicious! I added some grated cheese and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs to the top for flavour and so that it would brown up nicely in the oven, and I omitted the black pepper and chilli powder, adding fresh garlic instead. - 1/31/12
  • WATERFELON
     Made this yesterday, it was very good. I had some leftovers for lunch today and it's GREAT the second day! I did sub low fat chicken sausage for the beef since I had an open package, but everything meshed together so well, the flavors and texture are great! This will become a go-to recipe fore sure! - 11/14/11
  • GEMINISUE
     Made me chuckle, I seen cottage pie and thought cottage cheese and since I just bought some, thought I was in for a treat. lol

    This does look good, though! - 4/5/12
  • FEELING_ORANGE
     im definitely going to be trying this one. i <3 shepherds pie - 3/24/11
  • IAMGOJO
     It is nothing like a British recipe - except in name.
    We use ground beef (minced beef). - 4/6/12
  • CD12050719
     Just finished cooking and smells delicious. Was really easy make, and makes 4 HUGE servings. I split into two smaller casserole dishes and froze one. Will probably end up with 6 to 8 servings. - 3/12/12
  • GRAMPIAN
     More traditional without the chili powder and corn! - 2/19/12
  • IMMAXSGIRL
     I made this two nights ago. My husband & I really enjoyed it. I didn't have the carrots so I used 2 cups of frozen mixed veggies (carrots, peas and corn). I cooked it on the stove in my cast iron skillet, then just added the mashed potatoes on top and put it in the oven. I will make this again! - 2/18/12
  • SANDRASD
     Use cauliflower mashed on top instead of potatoes to be extra healthy and doesnt spoil the taste - 1/28/12
  • LEGGY66
     This recipe looks like a winner a healthy pot pie. - 1/5/12
  • GRANDMAMAOF3
     I made this for dinner the other night. It was fantastic! My coen wasn't frozen, it was cut from the cob fresh for corn chowder I made the night before. (leftover...another yummy dinner!) My husband was shelling the beans and I went in and grabbed a cup and cleaned them. It was too good! Thanks - 9/11/11
  • OURNANCE
     Using mashed celeriac and swede instead of potatoes, (or a mixture of the three) lowers calories, boosts veg intake and tastes really good. - 9/11/11
  • KRYSSIENESS
     The egg yolk helps the consistency of the mashed potatoes. We made this and it was wonderful. We had to do a few substitutions, so something wasn't -quite- right, but it was still scrumdidilliumptious! - 3/24/11
  • MOMMAPANTZ
     I love Shepard's Pie I think I will try the veggie option. - 3/24/11
  • KHOWARD726
     Why the egg yolk in the mashed potatoes? - 3/24/11
  • JIMMOORE14
     I agree with comments below. All measurements should be in grams (unless liquids) so more precise measures can be created. My cottage pie came out at about 350 cal, but that's because I increased the vegies and potato - 5/31/21



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