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Cottage Pie

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This satisfying British staple is an excellent use for leftover mashed potatoes. You will need two cups for this recipe; bring them to room temperature before using.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut in half
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 cup canned beef gravy
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to same saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons butter and mash. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl. Add beef, onion and garlic to same skillet and cook over medium-high heat until beef is brown, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, gravy, parsley, carrot, Worcestershire and marjoram. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    Spoon beef mixture into 8-inch square baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over; smooth top. Bake until potatoes are heated through and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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