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Spiced-Up Cottage Pie

A hearty cottage pie made with savory spiced beef filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire-style seasoning
  • 2 lb potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, spices, broth, and seasoning; simmer until thick.
  5. Spread beef mixture into baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake until bubbling and golden on top.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste by increasing or reducing chili flakes.