Classic Cottage Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1.5 cups frozen peas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate by lightly greasing it. Get all ingredients ready.
2. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes and mash with 2 tablespoons of butter and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to your liking and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, herbes de Provence, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is lightly browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
5. Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly into the prepared pie plate. Layer the green peas evenly over the beef, then top with a smooth layer of mashed potatoes. Dot the top of the potato layer with the remaining butter.
6. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the top is golden brown and the filling is heated through, approximately 20 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 401 kcal
• Fat Content: 25 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 199 mg
• Protein Content: 18 g
• Cholesterol Content: 76 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g