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Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato

Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato

Eleanor Craig
A delightful twist on a classic British favorite, our Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato brings comfort and freshness with a hint of sweetness. Experience a medley of flavors and the rich cultural heritage of this rewound dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British / Irish
Servings 4 portions
Calories 647 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • Raw meat mince500 g ground beef - preferably grass-fed
  • Ripe yellow onion on a white background1 medium onion - finely chopped
  • garlic2 cloves garlic - minced
  • Carrot vegetable with leaves1 cup carrots - diced
  • peas1 cup peas - fresh or frozen
  • Spoon with tomato paste isolated on white background2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Bowl of beef bone stock1 cup beef stock - preferably low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • thyme herb1 teaspoon thyme - fresh, chopped

Topping

  • Sweet Potato4 large sweet potato - peeled and cubed
  • fresh butter pieces2 tablespoons butter
  • decanter of milk¼ cup milk - preferably whole
  • Heap of ground nutmeg and whole nutmeg seeds1 pinch nutmeg - freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking for another 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Mix in the tomato paste, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • While the beef mixture simmers, boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with butter, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the sweet potato mash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top begins to turn golden.
  • Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, try adding a teaspoon of mustard powder to the beef mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 2039mgFiber: 14gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 54209IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 6mg
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