Forever Cookbook
Dinner

Cottage Pie

By • Published

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 50 min
Total Time 70 min
Servings 4

A hearty and comforting dish featuring savory beef and vegetables topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes.

Cottage Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Step 2: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the carrots, frozen peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Drain the potatoes and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Step 7: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish, then top with the mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface with a spoon.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
  9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

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