Cottage Pie

• 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain fat.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Add peas to the meat mixture. Pour into a baking dish.

7. 7

   Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.