Paula's Empadão Recipe - Portuguese Cottage Pie with Beef
You’ll Love This Paula's Empadão Recipe - Portuguese Cottage Pie with Beef
Elevate your dinner rotation with the ultimate best cottage pie recipe, a empadão designed to satisfy the deepest hunger. This ground beef and mashed potato casserole combines rich umami depth with a velvety finish. Perfect for those seeking an easy savory meat pie, this version utilizes bold aromatics and a crisp egg-wash glaze to ensure a professional-grade result every single time.
Ingredients
Equipment:
Directions
- Place a medium pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mixed vegetables.
- Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Incorporate the tomato paste, hot red pepper sauce, mustard, bouillon cube, paprika, black pepper, red wine, and salt.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, stirring well to break up the meat and combine with the aromatics.
- Cook the mixture for 15 minutes or until the beef is fully browned and the liquid has reduced slightly, then remove from heat.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C or 350°F.
- Grease a medium casserole dish lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Spread an even layer of the prepared mashed potatoes across the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the cooked ground beef mixture over the first layer of potatoes, smoothing it out to the edges.
- Top the meat with the remaining mashed potatoes, using a spatula to create an even surface or decorative peaks.
- Brush the beaten egg wash over the top of the mashed potatoes to ensure a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the top is bubbling and beautifully browned.
- Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to help the layers set.
Adapted from a Recipe by: Paula
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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Comments (21)
The bad part is that now I am PROHIBITED from buying or making it any other way🤣
So, Thank you for sharing itðŸ™





