Cheddar Cottage Pie

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• Cheddar Mashed Potatoes:
• 1 1tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1-1/3 cups sodium-reduced beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lb boiling potatoes , (4 or 5), peeled2
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup 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.