Spicy Cottage Pie

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Our spicy cottage pie is traditional comfort food with a modern and fiery twist. This is a winter meal that’ll warm you from head to toe. It’s not overly spicy — more of a gentle hum from dried red pepper flakes, Sriracha sauce, black pepper, and a few pickled jalapenos layered on top. If you’re serving to those who steer clear of spicy, feel free to remove the red pepper flakes and jalapeños. The Sriracha and black pepper alone will provide a light warmth to the meal.

Spicy cottage pie, ready to serve

Perhaps best of all, spicy cottage pie stores really well. When refrigerated, it’s just as good the next day, and it can also be frozen so you can enjoy it as a quick “thaw and enjoy” meal in the weeks to come. Consider separating it into slices before freezing to allow for a few meals if you go that route.

Preparation does take some time. So if you’re prepping for a party, feel free to do all of the spicy cottage pie prep work first, then refrigerate it. When you’re ready, simply pop it in the oven at around 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes to reheat and omit the last step of broiling the cheese.

Spicy Cottage Pie, Plated
Spicy cottage pie, plated

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Spicy Cottage Pie

Spicy Cottage Pie

A classic comfort food staple with a fiery twist
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 684 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes in a large pan with salted water. Boil for 22 minutes until tender.
  • Place another pan over medium heat and add the ground beef breaking up as it begins to cook.
  • Add salt, ground pepper, and chili flakes and combine to season the meat.
  • Add the carrot, onion, and celery into the pan with the beef. Stir to combine.
  • Add Sriracha sauce and red wine. Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 10 minutes covered
  • Carefully remove the lid and stir in the powdered gravy. Cook for a further 5 minutes until thickened.
  • In a large casserole dish place all of the cooked ground beef mixture. Smooth it evenly cross the dish.
  • Drain the potatoes and add butter to them. Mash until smooth.
  • Carefully spoon the mashed potato over the beef and smooth.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mashed potato topping and add some jalapenos for that extra kick.
  • Heat under a broiler/grill for 5 minutes until the cheese turns golden.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 37gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 834mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5849IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Sriracha
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on May 13, 2023 to include new content.
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