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Cottage Pie
Rich beef mince stew topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until the top is crisp and golden. A pub classic that feeds a hungry family.
Prep 20 min
Cook 45 min
Total 1h 5m
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the filling
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Step 2 — Mashed potato topping
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the filling
Brown beef in oil. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and rosemary. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in peas.
- 2
Make mashed potatoes
Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- 3
Bake
Spread beef filling in a dish. Top with mashed potato. Bake at 400°F 25–30 minutes until golden.
Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 28g protein · 36g carbs · 24g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
