Dinner

Cottage Pie

  • Prep 25 mins
  • Total 1 hour
  • Easy
  • Serves 6

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy

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This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy

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  • 3 Russet potatoes, peeled, cut in 2.5cm pieces
  • 240ml water
  • 55g butter, melted
  • 120ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled, chopped
  • 1 package (225g) cremini mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Wurtz sauce
  • ¾ kg minced beef
  • 150g frozen peas
  • 240ml beef broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried), for garnish

Utensils

  • Step 1

    Place potatoes and water into the pot. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the Pressure Release valve is in the seal position.

  • Step 2

    Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 7 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.

  • Step 3

    When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the Pressure Release valve to the vent position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.

  • Step 4

    Mash potatoes with butter, cream and 1 teaspoon salt; transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Clean pot and return to unit.

  • Step 5

    Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to HIGH and add oil. Allow to preheat for 3 minutes.

  • Step 6

    After 3 minutes, add the onion, mushrooms, carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Sauté until mushrooms have released their liquid and onion is translucent for approx 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste and Wurtz sauce and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in minced beef, peas and beef broth. Assemble pressure cooker lid, making sure the Pressure Release valve is in the seal position.

  • Step 7

    Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 3 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin. When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the Pressure Release valve to the vent position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.

  • Step 8

    Stir 1/3 cup mashed potatoes into meat mixture, then spread mixture into an even layer in bottom of pot. Spread remaining mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture. If desired, drag a fork over the potatoes to create a decorative topping.

  • Step 9

    Close the crisping lid; select GRILL. Set time to 5 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.

  • Step 10

    When cooking is complete, allow to rest for 10 minutes. Top with parsley and serve.