Best Easy English Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Best Easy English Cottage Pie Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1.5 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste; 4 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 cup milk; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 0.25 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

This classic cottage pie features a savory ground beef and vegetable layer, crowned with fluffy mashed potatoes and cheese, creating a comforting and satisfying dinner perfect for the whole family!

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time55 mins
Yield1 (9x13-inch) casserole, 6

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Instructions

Gather all necessary ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add the onion and carrot; cook, stirring until the onion becomes translucent, around 5 minutes. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon. Incorporate the parsley.
In a jug, combine beef broth and tomato paste; pour into the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
While the beef simmers, place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes; drain the water. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then add milk and butter; whip until light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Spoon the prepared ground beef mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes uniformly over the beef, then sprinkle generously with grated Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade cottage pie!

Nutrition

Calories: 513 kcal
Fat Content: 31 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 491 mg
Protein Content: 24 g
Cholesterol Content: 100 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Saturated Fat Content: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g