Mediterranean Diet Friendly Gluten Free Cottage Pie

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time55 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Gluten Free Cottage Pie

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the mashed potato topping

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
½ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness.
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the filling

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lbs ground beef (85% lean)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp tamari
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
Chef's tip
The flavor will be a little lighter - use the same amount.
2 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
2 tbsp cold water
1 cup frozen peas
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold salted water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 15–18 minutes. Drain well.
2
Return the drained potatoes to the pot over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining moisture. Remove from heat, add the butter, milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and mash until smooth and creamy with no lumps. Set aside.

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