Lazy Cottage Pie
Effortlessly comforting and bursting with savory flavors, the Lazy Cottage Pie is the ultimate weeknight dinner for busy households. This simplified version of the classic dish combines hearty ground beef, sautéed onions, and a medley of frozen vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful beef stock with a hint of Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Topped with fluffy instant mashed potatoes and a generous sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers all the coziness of traditional cottage pie with minimal effort. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a one-dish wonder that’s perfect for satisfying cravings without spending hours in the kitchen. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this easy cottage pie is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 300 g frozen mixed vegetables
- 250 ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 packs instant mashed potato mix
- 100 g grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables and pour in the beef stock. Simmer for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender, and some liquid has reduced.
In the meantime, prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package instructions, ensuring they are creamy and smooth.
Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Gently spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the beef mixture, smoothing it out with a spoon or spatula.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potato layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove the cottage pie from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm, comforting Lazy Cottage Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.3 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 9697 mg | 422% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.0 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.2 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 156.1 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1132 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 5366 mg | 114% | |
*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.
