Poor Man’s Pie

Poor Man’s Pie, also known as Cottage Pie, originated in the UK as a way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. It was a staple dish among the working class, hence the name ‘Poor Man’s Pie’.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Poor Man’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 500 gram Ground Beef
• 1 cup Beef Stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a separate pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and frozen peas. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Transfer the beef mixture into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top, smoothing it out with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.