Edna’s English Cottage Pie

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Step 2

Brown meat in a large skillet and drain fat

Step 3

Add onion and brown

Step 4

Add oregano, basil, thyme and salt and pepper

Step 5

Add one can of Veg-All (you can get this at most grocery stores)

Step 6

Add carrots

Step 7

Combine 3 tablespoons of flour and water in a bowl to make gravy (this is called a slurry)

Step 8

Add gravy mixture to pan with meat and vegetables and stir until combined and thickened to a smooth consistency

Step 9

Place all of the above ingredients in a covered baking dish

Step 10

Bake covered at 375 degrees for 45 minutes

Step 11

While the pie is baking, make the mashed potatoes for the topping of the pie

Step 12

Peel and dice the potatoes and cook until soft

Step 13

Add milk or cream, butter, salt and pepper and mash until smooth

Step 14

Set aside until the pie is cooked

Step 15

Spread mashed potatoes on top of the pie and put under the broiler until the top is browned

Step 16

Enjoy!