Best Cheesy Cottage Pie Recipes

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Provided by jtomlin622

Number Of Ingredients 15

POTATO CHEESE TOPPING:
4 1/2 (800g) minced beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup of frozen peas (optional)
1 cup (250ml) beef stock
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
Salt and black pepper to season
6 large potatoes, boiled and mashed with a little milk and butter
1 handful mature Cheddar cheese, grated (or mature Gouda)
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the minced meat till browned. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and fry till lightly browned. Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the beef, carrots, peas and herbs. Add the beef stock and season with salt and pepper. Cook over a low heat for about 20mins, adding a bit more stock if it seems too dry (see note) Transfer the meat into a large baking dish or ovenproof casserole. Top with the mashed potatoes (which has been mixed with the cheeses and nutmeg) and score the top with a fork. You can either dot a little butter over the potatoes or spray a little olive oil over the top as I did. Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit (190C) for approximately 30 minutes, untill golden.

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Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Tbsp butter
1 c diced onion
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
salt and black pepper to taste
1 c (8 ounces) canned or bottled brown gravy
2 c mashed potatoes
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet,melt butter. Add onion and cook until lightly browned,stirring frequently. Stir in beef,salt and pepper and cook 5-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
2. Stir in gravy and heat until bubbling. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish. In a small bowl,combine potatoes and cheese. Spread over top of casserole. Bake 15 to 20 minutes,or until potatoes are lightly browned and casserole is warmed through.