18/08/2026
š„§ Comforting Cottage Pie Recipe š„§
Cottage pie is the ultimate comfort foodārich, savory beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Itās hearty, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy night in. Hereās how to make it from scratch!
š Ingredients: (Serves 4-6)
For the meat filling:
ā¢ 1 tbsp olive oil
ā¢ 1 large onion, finely chopped
ā¢ 2 carrots, finely diced
ā¢ 2 garlic cloves, minced
ā¢ 500g (1 lb) beef mince
ā¢ 2 tbsp tomato paste
ā¢ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
ā¢ 400ml (1Ā½ cups) beef broth
ā¢ 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
ā¢ 1 tsp dried rosemary (or fresh)
ā¢ Salt and pepper to taste
ā¢ 100g (1 cup) frozen peas
For the mashed potato topping:
ā¢ 900g (2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and chopped
ā¢ 50g (3 tbsp) butter
ā¢ 100ml (ā
cup) milk
ā¢ Salt and pepper to taste
ā¢ Optional: Grated cheddar for a cheesy crust
šØāš³ Method:
1. Preheat the oven: 190Ā°C (375Ā°F).
2. Make the meat filling:
ā¢ Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
ā¢ SautĆ© the onion and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
ā¢ Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
ā¢ Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
ā¢ Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
ā¢ Pour in the beef broth and add the thyme and rosemary.
ā¢ Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
ā¢ Stir in the peas, season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
3. Prepare the mashed potatoes:
ā¢ Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
ā¢ Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
ā¢ Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble the pie:
ā¢ Spread the meat filling evenly into a baking dish.
ā¢ Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a fork.
ā¢ (Optional: Sprinkle grated cheddar for a crispy, cheesy finish!)
5. Bake:
ā¢ Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.
6. Serve & enjoy:
ā¢ Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with steamed greens or crusty bread!
š¬ Do you prefer yours with cheese on top or keep it classic? Let me know if you try this recipe!
