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Ground Beef Irish Cottage Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Beef Filling:
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup corn (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • For the Mashed Potato Topping:
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk (or more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Boil and mash potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 2: Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.
  • Step 3: Brown ground beef, drain excess fat.
  • Step 4: Add vegetables, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  • Step 5: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Layer beef mixture in baking dish, top with mashed potatoes and optional cheese.
  • Step 6: Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
  • Step 7: Let rest and serve.