Cottage Pie With a Bit of Zing

Cottage Pie is a traditional British dish that dates back to the 18th century. It was originally made with leftover roasted meat, which was minced and topped with mashed potatoes. The name ‘cottage pie’ comes from the fact that it was commonly made in cottages by country folk.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Cottage Pie With a Bit of Zing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
4. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the cooked ground beef and frozen peas to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, peel and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
9. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy your Cottage Pie With a Bit of Zing!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.