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Cottage Pie with Golden Potatoes

This Cottage Pie with Golden Potatoes is a hearty, comforting dish that brings families together. A savory ground beef filling simmered in rich gravy is topped with creamy, golden mashed potatoes and baked until bubbly. Perfect for chilly evenings and meal prep!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Golden Potatoes
  • 2.5 lbs Golden Potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream warmed
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, optional
Savory Beef Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion large, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots medium, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef lean
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • 1.5 cups beef or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • Large pot
  • Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Masher or ricer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Place peeled and quartered golden potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain potatoes well and return to the warm pot for a minute to let excess moisture evaporate.
  3. Add softened butter, warmed milk or cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cooking for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until evenly browned. Drain excess fat.
  7. Sprinkle flour over beef and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for a minute.
  8. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme or rosemary.
  9. Gradually add beef stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  10. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove lid, stir in frozen peas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  12. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread beef filling in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  13. Spoon mashed potatoes over the filling, spreading to cover completely. Create ridges with a fork.
  14. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if using.
  15. Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is bubbly and potato topping is golden brown.
  16. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based ground meat and use vegetable stock. For Shepherd's Pie, use ground lamb instead of beef.
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