Cottage Pie Recipe: Hearty and Comforting
Savory cottage pie with ground beef and mashed potato topping.
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Topping:
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup cheddar optional
- Optional: Parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Green salad red ale
Instructions
- Boil potatoes 15-20 min; mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Cook onion, carrots, and garlic in oil; add beef, and brown.
- Stir in tomato paste, flour, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and peas; simmer.
- Spread filling in a 9x9 dish; top with potatoes and cheese.
- Bake at 400°F 20-25 min; broil 2-3 min if desired.
- Garnish with parsley; serve with salad and ale.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for fluffy mash.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian variation.
- Pair with peas.