Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping
Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping layers juicy ground beef seasoned with basil and garlic beneath a creamy mash, finished with a light cheddar melt. The mix of tomatoes and green beans adds brightness and texture, balancing the rich, homey filling. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a make-ahead dish for family gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until the beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- 7
Combine the mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl and mix until smooth. Spread evenly over the beef mixture.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes begin to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 9
Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
- 10
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 819.63 kcal High 41%
- Protein 33.11 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 41.08 g 15%
- Total Fat 58.77 g High 75%
- Saturated Fat 12.0 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.21 mg High 52%
- Sodium 728.03 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 5.27 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 156.39 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 329.82 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 99.09 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 15.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 819.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Eggs, Green Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 819.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping healthy?
- Beef Cottage Pie with Mashed Potato Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 819.63 calories and 33.11 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 728.03 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.0 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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