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Spiced-Up Cottage Pie (Shepherd’s Pie with Beef) Recipe

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This Spiced-Up Cottage Pie features a flavorful ground beef filling enhanced with aromatic spices and hearty vegetables, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection. A comforting and delicious twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, perfect for family meals.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup corn (optional)

Seasonings and Sauces

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
  • to taste salt and pepper for potatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook beef: Cook ground beef in a large skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Cook vegetables and season: Add onion, garlic, and carrots to beef. Cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer mixture: Add peas and corn, simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Assemble pie: Transfer beef mixture to baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
  7. Bake and rest: Bake 20–25 minutes until top is golden and slightly crispy. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use corn as an optional addition for extra sweetness and texture.
  • Cheese topping is optional but adds a nice golden crust and flavor.
  • Letting the pie cool for 5 minutes before serving helps it set and makes it easier to serve.

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