Jamie Oliver Cottage Pie Recipe
The Jamie Oliver Cottage Pie Recipe transforms humble ingredients into extraordinary comfort food.
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Medium saucepan
- Potato masher
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs potatoes peeled
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
- Cook onions and carrots until softened, 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and brown thoroughly, 8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
- Pour in stock and Worcestershire sauce gradually.
- Simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain potatoes and mash with butter, milk.
- Beat in egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer meat mixture to baking dish evenly.
- Spread mashed potatoes over meat layer carefully.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use quality ground beef for the best flavor and texture
- Don't skip the egg yolk - it creates beautiful golden browning
- Let the cottage pie rest 10 minutes before serving
- Add fresh thyme or rosemary for enhanced aroma
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days