English Cottage Pie
English Cottage Pie is a comforting classic that brings hearty flavors to your table with its savory layers of deliciousness. This traditional British dish features a rich ground beef filling simmered with aromatic vegetables, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, perfectly seasoned with thyme. The filling is topped with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, made extra indulgent with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, creating a golden, bubbling crust that’s irresistible. Ideal for cozy family dinners, this satisfying one-dish meal is not only packed with flavor but also easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time. Serve up this timeless favorite that’s both hearty and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for those searching for "classic English cottage pie recipe" or "easy cottage pie dinner ideas."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 250 milliliters beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 150 grams frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 kilogram potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 125 milliliters milk
- 100 grams grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix in the tomato paste, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Stir in the frozen peas and remove the skillet from heat. Set the filling aside.
In a large pot, boil the peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk, and mash until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Top the filling with the mashed potatoes, spreading it out evenly and creating small peaks with a fork.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
