Mum’s Traditional Cottage Pie: A Comforting Family Favorite Recipe
Mum’s Traditional Cottage Pie is a comforting dish that evokes warm family memories. It’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, frozen peas and carrots, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing out the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg