English Cottage Pie

A simple, beef-filled version of the classic English cottage pie includes peas, carrots, onion, and garlic topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and beef. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add stock, peas, carrots, tomato paste, parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

While beef mixture is cooking, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Add Cheddar cheese and butter to the pot and mash together with the potatoes.

Step 5

Spoon beef mixture into a baking dish. Top with potato-cheese mash.