Pastrami Cottage Pie

Another great recipe on the Yoder Smokers YS640S from our friend Misty Banchero: “This is the best cottage pie I’ve ever had in my whole life, I mean it. Between the swiss cheese, crumbs, and parsley, all those toppings give it the perfect texture and flavor. So go ahead and give this a try. It’s the perfect time of year to get that pastrami into a hearty warm meal. Enjoy this cottage pie!”

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Recipe from @SeattleButchersWife on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/seattlebutcherswife/

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb mashed potatoes (make them slightly more firm than usual so they will pipe easier)
  • 3 tbsp Irish butter
  • 1 c small diced onion
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp ketchup
  • 1 1/2 c broth (I used chicken, I have used beef also)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp dry thyme
  • 2.5-3c chopped pastrami
  • 1/2c celery
  • 1/2 c carrots (I used rainbow)
  • salt & pepper

  • TOPPINGS: fresh grated Swiss, rye bread crumbs & fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Sauté onions with butter.
  2. Add Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, parsley & thyme.
  3. Simmer till thickened slightly.
  4. Add pastrami.
  5. Shred carrots and celery in food processor then add to the pan.
  6. Salt and pepper, taste it and adjust as necessary.
  7. Pour into a seasoned cast iron pan.
  8. Pipe the potatoes on top.
  9. Add some shredded Swiss cheese and bread crumbs.
  10. Put in the smoker or oven uncovered at 350°f for about 30 minutes.
  11. Let it rest 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!