Cheddar Cottage Pie

By Grammie926

Ingredients

• Cheddar Mashed Potatoes:
• 1 1tbsp tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 1oniononions, diced
• 2 2large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 2cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1lb lb(454 g) lean ground beef
• 1/2 1/2tsp tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• 1/4 1/4tsp tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 1/4tsp tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 2 2tbsp tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste
• 1-1/3 1-1/3cups cups (325 mL) sodium-reduced beef broth
• 1 1tbsp tbsp(15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 2lb lb(907 g) boiling potatoes, (4 or 5), peeled
• 1 1cup cup(250 mL) milk
• 1 1cup cup(250 mL) shredded extra-old cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In same saucepan, heat milk to scalding; remove from heat. Add potatoes; mash with potato masher. Beat with electric beater until smooth. Stir in cheese.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, carrots and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste.

Stir in broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Pour meat mixture into 6-cup (1.5 L) casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes.