Beef Mince Cottage Pie

"Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional in the United Kingdom; mince pie  topped with mashed potato."

Recipe By     :Ellen M. Ennis Davis
Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound          lean ground beef
  1                                  onion -- diced
  3                                  carrots -- shredded
  2        tablespoons       cornstarch
     1/2      teaspoon       ground allspice
  1         tablespoon       Italian seasoning
  2        tablespoons       chopped fresh parsley
  1 1/2           cups         beef broth
  1         tablespoon       tomato paste
                                     salt and pepper to taste
  4                                 potatoes -- peeled and diced
  2        tablespoons      butter -- softened
  1                cup           mixed vegetables, frozen -- thawed
     1/2           cup          2% low-fat milk
   1           teaspoon       paprika

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a small bowl, mix in cornstarch, allspice, mixed herbs, and parsley. set aside.

To Make Meat Filling: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in ground beef and saute 1 minute. Add onion , then continue to saute until meat is no longer pink and onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cornstarch mixture and stir.

In a small bowl, combine beef broth and tomato paste. Mix together, then add to beef mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower heat and simmer mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all of liquid has been absorbed. Stir in carrots Spoon mixture into a 9 x 9 inch casserole dish.

Spread Vegetables over meat mixture,

To Make Potato Topping: Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and place over high heat. Allow to come to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain.

Mash potatoes until smooth, then add butter, followed by milk. Whip until fluffy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread potatoes over beef filling. Sprinkle with Paprika

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is browned.


Source:  "Pooka's What's for Dinner"

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Per Serving : 380 Calories; 20g Fat (47.9% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 69mg Cholesterol; 476mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 Fat.

Serving Ideas : Serve with garden peas. and vegetable salad