Cottage Pie Ala Pantry

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3/4 cup of seasoned chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons of cold butter, sliced

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 first prepare mash potato topping by boiling the potatoes until just tender.
• 3 combine potatoes with butter and cheddar cheese.
• 4 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 mash and mix ingredients.
• 6 the potatoes should be stiff when finished.
• 7 set aside.
• 8 cook carrot, celery and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until they are soft (about 15 minutes).
• 9 add the ground beef (note: you can use beef that has already been cooked or you can use raw).
• 10 if raw, cook until evenly browned.
• 11 if pre-cooked, cook for about 5 minutes sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 12 add the chicken broth and the seasonings, stirring well to distribute.
• 13 reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
• 14 place beef mixture in a 9 inch pie plate and then spread potatoes over it.
• 15 distribute the potatoes evenly but they do not need to smooth.
• 16 randomly sprinkle the cold butter over the top of the potatoes and pop in the oven for 30-35 mins, until browned and heated through.