Classic Cottage Pie
Classic Cottage Pie
Ingredients
For the Savory Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, medium, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
For the Creamy Topping
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Season the browned beef with dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the grated carrots, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the meat mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients and cook for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Stir in the green peas and remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable filling into an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches), spreading it evenly across the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Scoop the prepared mashed potatoes over the meat filling. Carefully spread them evenly with a knife or spatula to form a complete top layer, sealing the filling underneath.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Using the tines of a fork, create decorative ridges across the mashed potato topping. This will help create a golden, crispy texture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the mashed potato layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 13
Remove the Cottage Pie from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Cottage Pie
Ingredients
For the Savory Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, medium, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
For the Creamy Topping
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Season the browned beef with dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the grated carrots, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the meat mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients and cook for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Stir in the green peas and remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable filling into an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches), spreading it evenly across the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Scoop the prepared mashed potatoes over the meat filling. Carefully spread them evenly with a knife or spatula to form a complete top layer, sealing the filling underneath.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Using the tines of a fork, create decorative ridges across the mashed potato topping. This will help create a golden, crispy texture.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the mashed potato layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 13
Remove the Cottage Pie from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 10 min