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
- 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 279.28 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.78 g Good Source
- Carbs 9.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.73 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.65 mg High
- Sodium 147.56 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.78 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.72 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source
- Potassium 205.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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