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Traditional Cottage Pie Recipe

This easy recipe is a great make-ahead dinner! The whole family will love this hearty meal. Sneaking in some veggies doesn't hurt either!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 405kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup with garlic one 10 ½ ounce can of soup, undiluted
  • 3 cups frozen vegetables
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese blend
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper and chopped chives

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the casserole dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Start by browning the ground beef. Cook until it is no longer pink. Season with Montreal steak seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the cream of mushroom soup and frozen vegetables. Stir and blend together all of the ingredients.
  • Spoon the meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Smooth into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the meat mixture.
  • Add dollops of potatoes to the top of the baking dish. Spread into one even layer covering all of the ingredients. Finish by adding the remaining shredded cheese to the top of the casserole. Top with fresh cracked pepper.
  • Bake uncovered in the oven for 30 minutes. Finish, if desired, under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden and toasty. Allow to rest covered lightly with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4822IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 4mg