Bison Cottage Pie
with Balsamic-Dressed Grape Salad
Heart-warming cottage pie is a beloved English classic, but we've given this version a Canadian twist with flavourful bison to create a rich filling with veggies and thyme. Cut into that golden, cheesy top and tuck in!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
250 g
Lean Ground Bison
460 g
Russet Potato
113 g
Mirepoix
56 g
Arugula and Spinach Mix
2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
1 unit
Beef Broth Concentrate
56 g
Green Peas
2 tbsp
Gravy Spice Blend
(Contains Soy, Wheat)
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
85 g
Red Grapes
7 g
Thyme
1 cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Sugar*
½ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
3 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains Milk)
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Peel, then cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (by approx. 1 inch) to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until fork-tender, 10-12 min. Drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat. Mash 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) into potatoes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. While the pan heats, strip 2 tsp thyme leaves (dbl for 4 ppl) from stems, then finely chop. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then mirepoix. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies soften slightly, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper. Add bison. Cook, breaking up bison into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with salt and pepper.
Add half the thyme, peas, tomato sauce base and 1/2 tsp vinegar (dbl for 4 ppl) to the pan with bison. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Sprinkle Gravy Spice Blend over top. Cook, stirring constantly, until combined, 30 sec. Add broth concentrate and 3/4 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl). Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer bison filling to an 8x8-inch baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 ppl).Top filling with mashed potatoes. Spread into an even layer, covering filling. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top, then sprinkle with as much remaining thyme as desired. Bake pie in the middle of the oven, until filling is bubbling around the sides, 14-16 min.
Meanwhile, halve grapes. Add remaining vinegar, 1/8 tsp sugar and 1 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. When pie is almost done, add grapes and arugula and spinach mix to the bowl, then toss to combine.
Allow pie to cool for 3-5 min before serving. Divide pie between plates. Serve salad alongside.
