Cottage Pies
Whip up a comforting classic with this hearty Cottage Pies recipe, a timeless favorite that's perfect for cozy family dinners. Featuring a rich and savory ground beef filling simmered with carrots, celery, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, this dish is topped with irresistibly creamy, golden-brown mashed potatoes infused with butter, milk, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this homemade delight combines simple ingredients for an impressive and satisfying dish. Serve it piping hot straight from the oven to enjoy all the layers of flavor and texture in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe is your ticket to a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large (finely chopped) onion
- 2 medium (diced) carrot
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 800 grams (peeled and chopped) potatoes
- 50 grams butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup (grated) cheddar cheese
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, cooking until browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Add the tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the meat mixture is simmering, prepare the mashed potatoes. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
Mash the potatoes thoroughly, then add butter, milk, and grated cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the meat filling into an ovenproof casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, spreading it out evenly. Use a fork to create decorative ridges on the surface, which will help with browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potato topping is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the cottage pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1118 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1484 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
