Cheddar Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 ⅓ cups sodium-reduced beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 lbs boiling potatoes (4 or 5); 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ⅓ cups sodium-reduced beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs boiling potatoes (4 or 5)
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese

1
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
In same saucepan, heat milk to scalding; remove from heat.
4
Add potatoes; mash with potato masher.
5
Beat with electric beater until smooth.
6
Stir in cheese.
7
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, carrots and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Add beef, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink.
9
Stir in tomato paste.
10
Stir in broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil.
11
Cover, reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
12
Pour meat mixture into 6-cup (1.5 L) casserole dish.
13
Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top.
14
Bake in 400F (200C) oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, diced, 2 large carrots, peeled and diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Cottage Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar Cottage Pie

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