Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie is a warm, simple dish of browned meat topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
For the Topping
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the ground meat, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the carrots, peas, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Cool the pie completely before storing. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months. For a richer flavor, brown the meat well and mash potatoes until smooth, spreading them for a nice crust. Adding a little grated cheese on top in the last 5 minutes adds a golden finish.