The Ultimate Classic Cottage Pie Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 to 9 – inch deep dish pie

Ingredients

  • 4largeYukon Gold potatoes, quartered

  • 6tablespoonsbutter, divided

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1poundlean ground beef

  • 1tablespoonherbes de Provence

  • 1teaspoonground nutmeg

  • 1 ½cupsfrozen peas

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.

  2. Place potatoes into a pot; cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; mash with 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.

  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, herbes de Provence, and nutmeg; cook and stir until beef is lightly brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Spread the beef evenly in the prepared pie plate. Cover evenly with the peas; spread the mashed potatoes over the peas. Dot the casserole with the remaining butter.

  4. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
76mg
25%
Sodium
199mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
18g
36%
Vitamin C
7mg
8%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
226mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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