Cottage Pie

Warm up with this hearty Cottage Pie, featuring savory ground beef, tender carrots, and a creamy mashed potato topping. It's the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends.

• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 300 ml beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 900 grams potatoes
• 50 grams butter
• 100 ml milk
• to taste salt salt
• to taste pepper black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced carrots, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   While the meat mixture is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

6. 6

   Mash the potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top, smoothing with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.