Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, add the diced potatoes and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash with 1% milk, butter, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
- Stir this into the beef mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the cottage pie cool for a few minutes before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.