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Vegan Cottage Pie

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Vegan Cottage Pie!

Do you know the difference between Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie?

I didn’t, until very recently.

Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

Turns out, the two are actually very similar which explains why many people tend to use the names interchangeably.

There is a difference though and it has to do with the meat source. Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb while Cottage Pie is made with ground beef.

Or in the case of this recipe, a plant-based vegan ground beef substitute.

So there you have it.

This vegan version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food.

Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

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      • For the potatoes:
      • For the filling:

What Should I Serve with Cottage Pie?

  • Because this casserole already has a lot going on flavor-wise, I like to keep it simple and serve biscuits on the side.

Time-saving tip:

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes! Along with Easy Cheesy Mashed Potato Soup,  this cottage pie is one of my best tricks for repurposing leftover mashed potatoes into a whole new meal.

Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

Ingredients for Vegan Cottage Pie:

You will need:

For the potatoes:

  • Yukon Gold potatoes – Russets also work well
  • vegan butter
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper

For the filling:

  • vegetable oil
  • yellow onion
  • garlic
  • vegan ground beef substitute – I use Beyond Beef or ground Impossible
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • tomato paste
  • vegan chicken-style broth
  • vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • dried rosemary
  • dried thyme
  • frozen corn
  • frozen peas
Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

How to make Vegan Cottage Pie:

For the potatoes:

STEP ONE: Into a large saucepan, add potatoes and cover by 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, until potatoes are very tender. Drain potatoes then return them to the pan. Add vegan butter, salt, and pepper.

STEP TWO: Mash with a potato masher until smooth or at the desired consistency. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.

For the filling:

STEP THREE: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
STEP FOUR: Into a large skillet over medium-high, add oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and carrot slices. Saute 3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking another 1 minute.
STEP FIVE: To the skillet, add ground beef substitute, salt, and pepper.  Cook and stir until nicely browned and cooked through.
STEP SIX: Sprinkle flour over the top.  Toss to evenly coat.
STEP SEVEN: Stir in tomato paste, chicken-style broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn and peas, stirring to combine.
STEP EIGHT: Into an 8′ x 8″ baking dish, spread mixture in an even layer. Top with mashed potatoes and spread to completely cover the filling.
STEP NINE: Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes and serve hot.
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Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

Vegan Cottage Pie - This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!

Vegan Cottage Pie

This plant-based version of a classic cottage pie is pure comfort food!
5 from 15 votes
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Servings: 6
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 12 ounces vegan ground beef substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vegan chicken-style broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas

Instructions

For the potatoes:

  • Into a large saucepan, add potatoes and cover by 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, until potatoes are very tender.
  • Drain potatoes then return them to the pan. Add vegan butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Mash with a potato masher until smooth or at desired consistency. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.

For the filling:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Into a large skillet over medium-high, add oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and carrot slices. Saute 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and continue cooking another 1 minute.
  • To the skillet, add ground beef substitute, salt, and pepper.  Cook and stir until nicely browned and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle flour over the top.  Toss to evenly coat.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chicken-style broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the corn and peas, stirring to combine.
  • Into an 8' x 8" baking dish, spread mixture in an even layer.
  • Top with mashed potatoes and spread to completely cover the filling.
  • Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. nancy

    March 6, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    thanks for sharing the difference. I always thought they were the same. but i prefer this vegan version over meat regardless

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  2. Billy

    March 7, 2022 at 8:42 am

    5 stars
    I didn’t know the difference between cottage and shepherd’s pie before! Thanks for explaining. This recipe was delicious, the filling and the potato topping are perfect together.

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