Cottage Pie

Name: Cottage Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or lamb; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup frozen peas; TOPPING:; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

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This homey cottage pie recipe features a savory ground beef filling and a rich homemade gravy. Top it off with fluffy mashed potatoes and melty cheddar cheese, and this dish becomes the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or lamb
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
TOPPING:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, carrots and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in flour, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until blended. Add tomato paste and brown sugar; gradually add broth and wine, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer meat mixture into a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Drain potatoes; mash with milk and butter. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and the salt and pepper. Spread over meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Place pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet (plate will be full). Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 403 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.

Cottage pie is a combination of ground beef or lamb with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s a good remedy for the winter chills.—Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Recipe Creator

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