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Cottage Pie

December 8, 2014 by Emily 12 Comments

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Paleo & Whole30 Cottage Pie // One Lovely Life

We don’t have snow here in the desert, but we had a weekend of rain and clouds. The kids were both battling colds, and none of us really got enough sleep. But the rain was beautiful and demanded cozy food. We stayed in, baked pumpkin muffins, watched Christmas movies, and made snuggly blanket forts. Cottage Pie is just the thing for these sorts of moments.

Comforting Paleo Cottage Pie // One Lovely Life

We’ve made this cottage pie a few times this season, and it’s really delicious. I like that it’s simple to put together and is very home-y. It’s certainly nothing extra fancy, but it’s a nice change of pace when you’re looking for comfort food. You can make it fresh in just over 30 minutes, or you can use leftover mashed potatoes, if you like.

If you’re thinking “isn’t this Shepherd’s Pie?,” you’re nearly right. Shepherd’s Pie is the British version that uses ground lamb. The more Americanized version is called Cottage Pie and uses beef. I’m a little afraid of lamb for some reason (mostly because I’ve never cooked with it), so beef it is!

I love Cottage Pie! This one is Paleo & Whole30. // One Lovely Life

Add a simple side salad and some fruit and you’ve got yourself a stand-up dinner. What are you making for quick comfort food these days? What do I need to try?

Cottage Pie // One Lovely Life

Pssst! Not everyone who follows a Paleo diet eats potatoes. If that’s you, feel free to swap in a mashed cauliflower topping. We’ve eaten it that way and it’s tasty too. And, in case you need other modifications…

Helpful Links:

  • Whole30 Compliant Worcestershire Sauce by Once a Month Meals
  • Paleo Worcestershire Sauce by Paleo Leap
  • Garlic Mashed Cauliflower by Nom Nom Paleo
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Cottage Pie (GF, DF, Paleo)


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Ingredients

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For the filling:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 oz tomato paste (half a small can)
  • About 1 cup beef broth
  • 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas or frozen green beans
  • salt and pepper

For the mashed potato topping:

  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 3–4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth (or more, as needed)
  • Lots of salt and pepper

Instructions

For the filling:

  1. Brown the ground beef with garlic and onion powders, an a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and continue cooking over medium heat until the veggies are crisp-tender. Add tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the sauce is thick and the beef and veggie mixture is well coated. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  2. (If the sauce is far too thick, you can thin it with a little more beef broth. You don’t really want it very juicy or thin or it’ll be too soggy for the potato topping.)
  3. Stir in the frozen peas and transfer the beef and veggie mixture to an 8×8″ (or 2 quart) baking dish.

For the mashed potato topping:

  1. While the filling is cooking, boil the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until the water is 1 inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes. Return to the pan or a large bowl.
  2. Pour in 1/2 cup water to start, the olive oil, and a very hefty dose of salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or blend with a hand mixer, or until potatoes are whipped and well blended, adding water as necessary to achieve your desired consistency. Try not to over blend them or they’ll get gluey.
  3. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef and veggie mixture. Rough up the surface a bit with a fork or spatula.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or put under the broiler for 2-5 minutes, or until the potato topping is just starting to brown. (Those roughed up bits will get nice and toasty).

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Filed Under: beef & pork, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30 Recipes

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Comments

  1. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

    December 8, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Looks delicious! Where did you get the copper silverware? Love them!

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  2. Mama Lynn says

    December 8, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  3. J says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Potatoes are not paleo.

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    • emily says

      December 11, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      J – Thanks for your comment! There’s quite a bit of debate about this in the Paleo community. Some of the lead voices in the Paleo research community eat (and recommend for their clients to eat) them, though the majority don’t. It’s up to you! I did link above to a mashed cauliflower you can use for the topping as well. We’ve used it with great results.

      Reply
  4. Niki says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Hi, I love your blog! I have use so many recipes on here and they are delicious! I’m from the uk and we call it cottage pie to, ( when it’s made with beef) and shepherds pie (made with lamb) . I’m looking forwards in trying this much healthier version of cottage pie as the one we make not so much:)
    Thanks

    Reply
  5. Tracey says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Just made this with the garlic cauliflower mash recipe you linked. Delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  6. Shanel says

    May 18, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Looks great! However, the peas are not Whole 30 approved : / But I eat Paleo when not doing Whole 30 so I’ll be trying this.

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    • emily says

      May 18, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Shanel – You’re right! You’ll see in the notes that you can use either peas or green beans. Green beans are Whole30 approved!

      Reply
  7. Sharee says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    I just made this and it’s amazing, I wish I knew it was this easy to make from scratch. For years I would use those horrible packet mix recipe bases! Never again ☺

    ★★★★★

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    • emily says

      August 11, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. katie w says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    This was delicious!!! So simple and easy, thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 3, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that!!!

      Reply

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