Cottage Pie - Ground Beef with Mashed Potatoes
Calories: 18
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
This Cottage Pie recipe with ground beef and mashed potatoes epitomizes comfort food. Seasoned ground beef, mixed with vegetables and herbs, is topped with creamy mashed potatoes, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. Baked until golden and bubbly, this classic combination will warm both body and soul with every bite.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 lb (450 g) Ground beef
- 4 oz (113 g) Sausage meat or 2 slices of bacon
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil
- 1 large Onions finely diced
- 2 large Carrots peeled and diced
- 2 large Celery sticks finely diced
- 3 large Garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 can Tomatoes crushed
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ cup Parsley or cilantro
- 1 tbsp Thyme fresh
- ½ cup Stock or broth
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900 g) Potatoes russet or Yukon gold
- ¼ cup (60 g) Butter
- ⅓ cup Whole milk
- ½ cup (60 g) Cheddar grated
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan grated
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Top crust
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan
- ½ cup (55 g) Cheddar
Instructions
Mashed potatoes
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.2 lbs Potatoes
- Add the butter to the pot and mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth. Gradually add the milk or cream, stirring until the desired consistency is reached. Add more milk or cream if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir until well combined.¼ cup Butter, ½ cup Cheddar, ½ cup Parmesan, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Pepper, ⅓ cup Whole milk
Ground beef
- In a skillet or cast-iron skillet, add the oil. Saute the onions, carrots, and celery until almost tender. Add the ground beef and sausage meat. Saute until no longer pink, making sure to break the meat into smaller pieces.1 lb Ground beef, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 large Onions, 2 large Carrots, 2 large Celery sticks, 4 oz Sausage meat
- Then, add the garlic and crushed tomatoes. Followed by the parsley and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on low for 8 minutes. Then, add stock or water and cook a minute more. Set aside until ready to assemble.3 large Garlic cloves, 1 can Tomatoes crushed, ½ tsp Salt, 1½ tsp Black pepper, ½ cup Parsley, 1 tbsp Thyme, ½ cup Stock or broth
Assemble
- Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas mark 5.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and cheddar over the mashed potatoes.¼ cup Parmesan, ½ cup Cheddar
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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