What a hectic week this was. It was fun and exciting to meet new people despite all the rush and spend precious time with special friends. Amidst all the hustle, I managed to cook my version of cottage pie with garlic mashed potatoes.
I made a quick and easy recipe the other day, just adding herbs and spices as I go along, which is how I cook. Everything went so fast that the parsley that I forgot to add to the mince mix ended up in the mash with some fresh garlic. I guess not a bad idea on the spur of the moment. With extra butter and some cream added, it is sheer luxury.
I just had a small ball of minced meat (about 1.5 cups), but this amount may feed three hungry souls.
Easy Cottage Pie With Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Not sure what to cook on a weeknight? Try our Cottage Pie With Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe. This dish will make you feel like you're being taken care of in a warm and homey kitchen.
Ingredients
1 good glug olive oil
⅔ pound ground beef (minced beef)- 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning - to taste
- 1 teaspoon chicken spice - to taste
- 1 teaspoon cajun spice - to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper - to taste- 1 tablespoon brown onion soup powder
½ cup red pepper - sliced
1 medium carrot - very thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes
1 clove garlic - grated
2-3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon parsley - chopped
¼ cup milk
¼ cup cream
Instructions
For the meat:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the minced beef and fry until just cooked.
- Add all the spices and seasonings and cook for another minute.
- Now add the peppers and carrots, stir through and fry for a minute or 2.
- Add 1 cup of boiling water to the pan. Cook until almost all the liquid has been absorbed/evaporated, and the carrots are tender.
- Stir in the soup powder to form a lovely thick gravy.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
For the garlic mash:
- Peel, dice and cook three potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the water and place the potatoes back in the pot.
- Add one grated clove of garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of butter, and one tablespoon of chopped parsley.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until lump-free.
- Stir in about 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of cream. The mash should be thick and creamy, not too dry and not too runny.
To assemble:
- Spoon the mince and veggie mix into a small ovenproof dish.
- Top with the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes. The top of the mashed potatoes should start to turn golden brown and crusty.
Notes
I served the cottage pie with some steamed green beans with butter and nutmeg added to it. Indeed not your average Saturday lunch, but so worth the effort. Feel free to swap spices and seasonings with whatever you have in your spice cupboard.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 1472mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5226IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 5mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
