English Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: English Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 (8-ounce) package cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 pound extra-lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste; 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp white cheddar cheese, divided; Paprika (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 (8-ounce) package cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
Paprika (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine flour and butter; stir well. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and carrot; saute 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove vegetables from skillet. Add beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in broth and pepper. Return vegetables to pan, and bring to a simmer. Stir in parsley, thyme, and salt. Add flour mixture, and cook for 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
3
Spoon meat mixture into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly. Combine the potatoes and half of cheese; spread the potato mixture evenly over meat mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon butter, softened, Cooking spray, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 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.

English Cottage Pie

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