Cheddar Cottage Pie

Name: Cheddar Cottage Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/3 cups sodium-reduced beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 lbs boiling potatoes (4 or 5); 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese

Submitted by evelynathens

"A Quick and Easy recipe from Canadian Living magazine, so it's tested until perfect."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ¹⁄₃ cups sodium-reduced beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
2 lbs boiling potatoes (4 or 5)
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese

directions

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.