Cottage Pie

Method

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Saute your beef over medium-high heat until browned, 7-10 min. Remove the beef from the skillet.
3. 3
   Add the vegetables** and garlic to the beef juices in the pan. Cook until soft, 7-10 min.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomato paste and flour. Saute until the flour is completely moistened.
5. 5
   Return the cooked beef to pan. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer 5-10 min, until the gravy thickens.
6. 6
   Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7
   Transfer the meat mixture into a greased, 8x8 baking dish. Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
8. 8
   Place the dish in the oven at 400F and cook for 20-30 min or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
9. 9
   Let stand 5-10 min before serving.