Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a dish that brings me comfort.
1kg (2.2lbs) - Kestrel, Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, Peeled & Halved
100g - Unsalted Butter, Softened
150ml - Full Fat Milk, Warmed
1 - Free Range Egg Yolks
4 Tbsp (30g) - Parmigiana Cheese (Parmesan)
2 Tbsp - Olive Oil
1kg (2.2lb) - Beef Mince
1 - Carrot, Peeled & Grated
1 - Brown Onion, Grated
1 - Large Celery Rib, Grated
3 - Cloves of Garlic, Grated
3g - Flat Leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped
3g - Rosemary Leaves, Finely Chopped
3 - Sprigs of Thyme, Leaves Only, Finely Chopped
2 Tbsp (50g) - Concentrated Tomato Paste
2 Tbsp (30ml) - Worcestershire Sauce
1 Cup (250ml) - Red Wine (Can be substituted for 1 Cup (250ml) Vegetable or Chicken Stock
1 Cup (250ml) - Vegetable or Chicken Stock
1/2 Cup - Frozen Peas
Seasoning to taste
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Method -
1. Place the peeled whole potatoes into a large saucepan or pot and fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Place the saucepan or pot over high heat, boil, and cook for 22-24 minutes or until soft but not completely falling apart. Drain
2. Place a small saucepan over low heat and add milk and butter . Melt the butter but don't let it come to a simmer. Remove from heat.
3. Mix the potatoes using a potato ricer or masher until they're incredibly smooth. Pass it through a fine mesh sieve with a bowl underneath to get the smoothest mashed potato possible. Add egg yolk and mix; check salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
4. Preheat oven to 180.c - 350.f.
5. Heat a large, high-rimmed pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, beef mince, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid evaporates. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, thyme, concentrated tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the red wine and reduce for 5 minutes. Add in the chicken stock and frozen peas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Check and adjust seasoning.
7. Add the beef mix to a large roasting dish roughly 30cm long. Add the mashed potatoes over the top and gently spread it out. Use a fork to rough the potato surface and grate over the parmesan cheese (optional). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the mashed potatoes have become golden and crispy. Remove and rest for 10 minutes. Serve.
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