Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash
Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash layers a savory beef and vegetable filling under a blanket of creamy, cheddar-enriched potatoes. Gentle curry, Worcestershire, and soy add warmth and depth, while tomatoes and bell pepper brighten each bite. Serve on a cool weeknight or for a comforting family dinner when you want hearty flavors with a cozy finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and return them to the pan.
- 2
While the potatoes are boiling, heat the oil in a large skillet. Cook the ground beef with the onion, red pepper, and garlic until the beef is evenly browned. Stir in the beef broth, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a paste, then stir it into the skillet along with the tomatoes, peas, and carrots. Cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish.
- 3
Preheat the oven on the broiler setting. Add the milk and butter to the cooked potatoes and whip until smooth and creamy. Spoon over the meat mixture. Sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese.
- 4
Place under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and speckled with brown.
- Calories 507.95 kcal High 25%
- Protein 21.83 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 39.16 g 14%
- Total Fat 29.36 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 11.07 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.32 mg High 24%
- Sodium 784.96 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.36 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 207.99 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 780.62 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 114.86 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 42.19 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Butter, Canola Oil, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 507.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Butter, Canola Oil, Cornstarch, Curry Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 507.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash healthy?
- Peppery Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 507.95 calories and 21.83 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 784.96 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.07 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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