Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash
Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash layers tender, herbed ground beef and sweet green peas beneath a rich, buttery Yukon Gold potato topping. Warm spices like nutmeg and herbes de Provence add gentle depth, while the mash bakes to a golden crust. Serve it on a chilly evening or for a cozy family dinner when you want something hearty and comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- 2
Put the potatoes in a pot; cover with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain, then mash with 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, herbes de Provence, and nutmeg; cook and stir until the beef is lightly browned 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 the remaining butter.
- 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the filling is heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 279.04 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 17.76 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 9.36 g 3%
- Total Fat 18.63 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 9.2 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.65 mg High 24%
- Sodium 147.95 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.57 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 203.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 6.01 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.62 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Yellow Potatoes, Green Peas, Ground Nutmeg, and Herbes de Provence. Each serving provides about 279.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Yellow Potatoes, Green Peas, Ground Nutmeg, Herbes de Provence, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash healthy?
- Classic Beef Cottage Pie with Buttery Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 279.04 calories and 17.76 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 147.95 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.2 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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