Cottage Pie ( also known as Shepard's Pie) Recipe

Name: Cottage Pie ( also known as Shepard's Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef.; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup chopped carrots; 1 onion (med) chopped; 1 glove of garlic chopped; 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 4 medium potatoes peeled and chopped; 1 tbsp green onions chopped; 1 tbsp cream cheese (can add another tbsp); 1 tbsp milk (can add another tbsp); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef.
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1 onion (med) chopped
1 glove of garlic chopped
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
4 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
1 tbsp green onions chopped
1 tbsp cream cheese (can add another tbsp)
1 tbsp milk (can add another tbsp)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil

1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
2
Approximately 15 min.
3
Meanwhile sautee chopped onion, carrots and garlic with the olive oil in a frying pan for 5 min.
4
You can add other veg such as mushrooms and celery.
5
Add your ground beef and saute for 10 min until no longer pink.
6
Add a pinch of salt and pepper and the worchester sauce and cook for 5 minutes more.
7
Add the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 min.
8
Add the butter and mash the potatoes.
9
Add milk, chopped green onion and cream cheese.
10
Use a spoon to mix together.
11
Season with salt & pepper to taste.
12
Add meat to a baking dish and cover with mashed potatoes.
13
You can add if you like grated cheese on top of the potatoes.
14
Cook @ 400F in preheated oven for 30 min or until crisp on top.

533

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef., 1/2 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup chopped carrots, 1 onion (med) chopped, and more.

Yes, Cottage Pie ( also known as Shepard's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cottage Pie ( also known as Shepard's Pie)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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