Cottage pie.

Here’s a classic Cottage Pie 🥧🥔
(Hearty, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner)

Cottage Pie

Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp flour (optional, to thicken)

Mashed Potato Topping

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup milk (more if needed)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Make Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Make Meat Filling

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and flour (if using).
5. Pour in beef broth and simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
6. Stir in peas (if using).

3. Assemble Pie

1. Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish.
2. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
3. Optional: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
4. Bake 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.

Tips & Variations

• Use leftover roast beef or lamb instead of ground meat.
• Add a splash of cream or mustard to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
• Swap cheddar for Parmesan for a sharper topping.
• For a quicker version, cook entirely on the stovetop and broil the top for a few minutes.

Would you like a slow-cooker version or individual mini cottage pies next?