Easy English Cottage Pie Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::55 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings::6

Yield::1 (9×13-inch) casserole

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, diced

3 carrots, diced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 ½ cups beef broth

1 tablespoon tomato paste

salt and pepper to taste

4 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup milk

¼ cup butter, softened

¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon. Stir in parsley.

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Combine beef broth and tomato paste together in a jug; add to beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper; lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Meanwhile, place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Mash potatoes until smooth, then add milk and butter; whip until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

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Spoon ground beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish; spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.

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Bake in preheated oven until top is browned and cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes.

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Serve and enjoy!

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