English Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: English Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup beef stock; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 carrots, diced; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper to taste; Topping:; 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup beef stock
1 cup frozen peas
2 carrots, diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and beef. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add stock, peas, carrots, tomato paste, parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
2
While beef mixture is cooking, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Add Cheddar cheese and butter to the pot and mash together with the potatoes.
3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4
Spoon beef mixture into a baking dish. Top with potato-cheese mash.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 pound lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, English 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

English Cottage Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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