Cottage pie.

Here’s a comforting, classic Cottage Pie recipe — hearty, savory, and perfect for a cozy meal 🥔🥩

🥧 Cottage Pie

🥣 Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp oil

Mashed Potato Topping

• 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and chopped

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1/4–1/3 cup milk

• Salt to taste

Optional: peas or corn, grated cheese for topping

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes

   • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).

   • Drain, mash with butter, milk, and salt. Set aside.

2. Make the filling

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Cook onion and carrots 5 minutes until softened.

   • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

   • Add ground beef; cook until browned.

   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.

   • Pour in beef broth and simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.

   • Stir in peas or corn if using.

3. Assemble

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Spread meat filling in a baking dish.

   • Spoon mashed potatoes on top and spread evenly.

   • Rough up the surface with a fork for crispy peaks.

4. Bake

   • Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

   • Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve with green beans or cabbage

• Add gravy on the side

• Great as leftovers the next day

If you want, I can:

• Make it extra creamy

• Adapt it with lamb (shepherd’s pie)

• Turn it into a one-pan or skillet version

Just let me know