Mediterranean Diet Beef Cottage Pie
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mediterranean Diet Beef Cottage Pie—a healthier and more flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe combines lean ground beef, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and aromatic spices such as cinnamon and oregano, simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. Topped with creamy Greek yogurt-infused mashed potatoes and crumbled feta cheese, this pie delivers a delightful, tangy finish. Perfectly golden and bubbly after baking, this dish is not only wholesome but packed with Mediterranean diet staples like olive oil and baby spinach. An ideal choice for a hearty family dinner, this Mediterranean Beef Cottage Pie is as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 400 grams canned tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 125 milliliters red wine
- 250 milliliters beef stock
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 750 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
- 150 grams Greek yogurt
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and beef stock to the skillet. Season with ground cinnamon, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
Allow the mixture to simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the baby spinach until it wilts. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, place the diced potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add Greek yogurt and mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in crumbled feta cheese.
Spread the beef and vegetable mixture in an even layer at the bottom of a baking dish.
Top with the mashed potato and feta cheese mixture, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Beef Cottage Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 4753 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.5 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.4 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1027 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 5898 mg | 125% | |
*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.
