Cottage Pie Ala Pantry Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• First prepare mash potato topping by boiling the potatoes until just tender.
• Combine potatoes with butter and cheddar cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mash and mix ingredients.
• The potatoes should be stiff when finished.
• Set aside.
• Cook carrot, celery and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until they are soft (about 15 minutes).
• Add the ground beef (note: you can use beef that has already been cooked or you can use raw).
• If raw, cook until evenly browned.
• If pre-cooked, cook for about 5 minutes Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken broth and the seasonings, stirring well to distribute.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
• Place beef mixture in a 9 inch pie plate and then spread potatoes over it.
• Distribute the potatoes evenly but they do not need to smooth.
• 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.