Christian Burkert / The Broadside
Warm mashed potatoes, bright vegetables and savory beef in brown gravy. Cottage pie is comfort food.
Makes about six portions
Total cost: about $6.58 or $1.10 per serving.
Ingredients:
2 pounds boiled and mashed russet potatoes ($.35)
12 ounces steamed peas and carrots ($1.50)
1 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1 pound ground beef ($2.99)
1 packet brown gravy mix ($.89)
2 ounces tomato paste ($.20)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth ($.40)
Instructions
Gather and prep ingredients.
Pre-heat oven to 425.
Sautee the onion for about a minute then add the beef.
When the meat is cooked and the onion is soft add the tomato paste and garlic powder.
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Add beef broth and gravy mix. Heat and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
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Layer beef, veggies, and potatoes into an 8”x10” baking dish.
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Score the top by gently running a fork over the surface of the mashed potatoes. Add some paprika for color, if desired and bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the potatoes get brown and a little crispy.
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Enjoy!
Notes:
Cottage pie is traditionally made with ground beef, but you could substitute ground turkey, chicken or pork. Sautéed mushrooms would make a delicious vegetarian pie!