A cottage pie with mashed potato top

Cottage Pie

Ground beef and vegetables in gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and baked golden.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 440 kcal

Ingredients

6 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (about 680 g)
1 onion, diced
2 carrot carrots, diced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ½ cup beef broth
3 cup mashed potatoes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brown the beef with the onion and carrot; drain fat.
Stir in the flour, then add the broth and simmer until thick.
Season and spread into a baking dish.
Top with mashed potatoes and bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 440 kcal
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 37g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 4g

Tips

Use leftover mashed potatoes.
Add a little cheese on top.

Variations

Add peas or corn.
Use sweet potato mash on top.

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