Description
Warm your heart and home with this delightful Spiced-Up Cottage Pie, featuring a golden-brown crust enveloping a savory blend of lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish combines rich flavors and comforting textures that will surely become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup milk
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the diced carrots and ground beef; cook until the meat is browned.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, thyme or rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in the frozen peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, creating texture with a fork.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg