Cottage Pie with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes is a classic Irish dish that combines savory ground meat with a rich gravy, topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Irish
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish.
Prepare the mashed potatoes by mixing the cooked potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
Feel free to add peas or corn for extra vegetables.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.