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Cottage Pie
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:10 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT40M30 Minutes
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Yield:4-6 Servings
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4.26g fresh thyme leaves
- 680.39g ground beef
- 25.56g tomato paste
- 25.56g Worcestershire sauce
- 12.78g Dijon mustard
- 236.59ml beef broth
- 236.59ml frozen peas
- 709.76ml prepared mashed potatoes
- 236.59ml shredded white cheddar cheese
Cozy up with classic comfort! This cottage pie features savory beef and veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Prefer a shepherd’s pie? Simply substitute the beef with ground lamb.
Preparation
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
STEP 2
Coat a large skillet over medium heat lightly with olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
STEP 3
Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
STEP 4
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then pour in the beef broth. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the frozen peas and remove from heat.
STEP 5
Spoon the beef mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly. Dollop the mashed potatoes over the top and spread to cover the filling. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes.
STEP 6
Place the dish into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Let pie rest for a few minutes before serving.
Options
Alternately, you can use an oven-safe pan, such as cast iron, to build the pie in directly. Top the filling with mashed potatoes and transfer to the oven, eliminating the need for a baking dish.