Traditional Cottage Pie

Cottage pie is believed to have originated in England in the late 18th century, when potatoes were introduced as an affordable and nutritious staple food.

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: 13.

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Traditional Cottage Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main 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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Ground Beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 cup Beef Stock
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Add the onion, carrots, peas, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, then drain and return to the pot.
5. Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
6. Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top. Use a fork to create decorative patterns on the surface.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the pie is golden brown and bubbling.
8. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 10g

Protein 25g50%

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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.