Description
Cottage Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a savory blend of ground beef, onions, and vegetables, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s the perfect dish to warm your heart and soul on chilly evenings. This hearty meal is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences. With its golden-brown crust and rich flavors, Cottage Pie promises to be a family favorite that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (like Russets), peeled and diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and peas; sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Spread the meat mixture into a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Create peaks using a fork for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg