The Haitian Cottage Pie recipe is a time-honored dish that successfully marries Caribbean and European flavors.
Servings 8People
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian
Ingredients
For the filling
1tbspvegetable oil
1onion, chopped
2garlic cloves, minced
1lbground beef
1tspthyme
1tsppaprika
1/2tspcumin
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
1cupbeef broth
1can(14 oz) diced tomatoes
1tbsptomato paste
1cupfrozen mixed vegetables
For the topping
2lbspotatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2cupmilk
2tbspbutter
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
1egg, beaten
Equipment
Large Skillet
Spoon or spatula
Large Pot
Potato masher or hand mixer
9x13 inch baking dish
Knife and cutting board
Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Add the thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir well to combine.
Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir well to combine. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with the milk, butter, salt, and black pepper.
Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top. Brush the beaten egg over the top of the mashed potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.