Dinner for 1
Cottage Pie
Ground beef and vegetables simmer in a savory broth before baking under a thick layer of mashed potatoes.
$11.27per serving $$$$
60 minstart to table
1servings
Ingredients
- 4 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tsp worcestershire
- 1 tsp thyme sprigs
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
Steps
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ground beef, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the flour and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Spread the beef mixture in an 8-inch baking dish and cover it evenly with the mashed potatoes.
- Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes until the edges bubble and the potato topping is lightly browned.
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