Bettys Beef And Vegetable Cottage Pie Recipes

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
• Add mixed vegetables, tomato paste, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are hot. In small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Heat to boiling; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture; fluff with fork.
• Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.

CLASSIC COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook lamb, carrots and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in flour, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and wine; stir in tomato paste and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until tender., Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer meat mixture into a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Drain potatoes; mash with milk and butter. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Place pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet (plate will be full). Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

BETTY'S BEEF AND VEGETABLE "COTTAGE PIE"

Steps:

• 1. To make the meat filling: Heat the meat in a little oil and fry with the onion. Add the vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes. Add everything else (not the gravy granuals) and cook for 30 - 40 minutes (or until the split peas are cooked) over a medium heat. Add the gravy granuals mixed with water and stir through until thickened. Pre-heat oven to 375oF/190oC.
• 2. To make the potatoes: Boil potatoes in a large pot until tender. Strain well and mash with butter and milk. Taste and season if needed.
• 3. Assembly: Pour the meat into a oiled/buttered lasange dish. Top with the potatoes (I gently drop spoonfuls all over and connect them with a fork) Top with cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
• 4. To bake: Place in a pre-heated oven and bake for 35 - 40 minutes. It should be bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!