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Cottage Pie

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes instant or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and brown ground beef in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion to the beef and cook until softened, then add garlic, flour, and tomato paste, stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, add thyme, salt, pepper, and frozen vegetables, then simmer for 10 minutes until mixture thickens.
  4. Spread prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture, brush the top with melted butter, and sprinkle with cheese if using.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are golden brown on top, then optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
  6. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set up properly.