Homemade Cottage Pie

Homemade Cottage Pie is a classic comfort food dish made with a rich, savory ground beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Perfect for family dinners, this hearty casserole is warm, satisfying, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

For the Meat Filling

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup beef broth

1 cup frozen peas

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Mashed Potato Topping

2½ pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup whole milk

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

For Topping

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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