Description
A simplified cottage pie recipe made in a skillet, without the traditional mashed potato topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add frozen peas. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add a layer of shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to use other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- For extra flavor, use a bay leaf while simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg