Cottage Pie with Ground Beef: A Comforting Recipe Delight
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Cottage Pie with Ground Beef is a comforting and hearty dish made with a savory ground beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in carrots, peas, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading them out to cover the beef mixture completely.
- 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 creamier topping, mix in some butter or cream into the mashed potatoes.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or green beans for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg