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A savory cottage pie, also known as shepherd's pie with beef, topped with mashed potatoes.

Quick way to grow a Cottage Pie (Shepherd's Pie with Beef)

This quick Cottage Pie recipe features a savory beef filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 lb Potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Potato Masher
  • 9x13 Inch Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and boil the quartered potatoes in a large pot until they are tender.
Make the Filling
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots to the skillet and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen peas, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Drain the boiled potatoes and mash them with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish, then carefully spoon the mashed potato topping over the beef, spreading it to the edges.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

For an extra golden crust, you can sprinkle a little cheese on top of the mashed potatoes before baking. This dish reheats well and is great for meal prepping!