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Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie: 5 Secrets for Heartwarming Comfort Food


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A comforting and hearty cottage pie made with ground meat and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
  7. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker preparation.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Cottage Pie, Comfort Food, Meat Pie