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Classic Cottage Pie

Name: Classic Cottage Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb or beef; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup frozen peas; TOPPING:; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022

Cottage pie is a combination of ground lamb or beef with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s a good remedy for the winter chills.—Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup frozen peas
TOPPING:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook lamb, carrots and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in flour, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and wine; stir in tomato paste and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer meat mixture into a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Drain potatoes; mash with milk and butter. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet (plate will be full). Bake 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 408 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

Classic Cottage Pie

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