Cottage Pie Recipe

overhead view of a casserole of cottage pie with ground beef and vegetables

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5 from 7 votes

Easy cottage pie recipe with hearty ground beef, mixed veggies & creamy mashed potatoes. The perfect comfort food.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef casserole, casserole recipe

Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion diced
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease. 1 pound ground beef, 1 onion
Add the diced carrots, corn, frozen peas, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the skillet; Stir. 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pour in the beef broth and tomato paste and stir everything together until well combined. 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Spread the beef mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch deep pie dish or square baking pan.
Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture and spread them evenly. 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

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The calories shown are based on the casserole making 6 servings, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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