British Cottage Pie
Seasoned ground beef with carrots and peas, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A classic British comfort dish that's hearty, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Put potatoes in a pot of cold salted water.
- 2
Bring potatoes to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, ~15 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
- 4
Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 5
Stir in diced onion and carrot, cook until softened, ~4 minutes.
- 6
Pour in beef broth and add peas. Simmer 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Drain potatoes and mash with remaining 2 tbsp butter and milk until creamy.
- 8
Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- 9
Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the beef layer completely.
- 10
Bake until the potato topping is golden brown, ~15 minutes.
- 11
Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- wooden spoon
- potato masher
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