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Cottage Pie Bake

6 Secrets to the Perfect Cottage Pie Bake Explained

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A hearty and comforting cottage pie with a savory ground beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  2. Place potatoes into a pot; cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain; mash with 2 tablespoons of the butter and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, herbes de Provence, and nutmeg; cook and stir until beef is lightly brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
  5. Spread the beef evenly in the prepared pie plate. Cover evenly with the peas; spread the mashed potatoes over the peas. Dot the top of the pie with remaining butter.
  6. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and heated through, about 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for a less greasy filling.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg