Easy English Cottage Pie
This cottage pie made with savory ground beef, carrots, and onions is topped with fluffy mashed potato and Cheddar for a cheesy, comforting dinner the whole family will love. Serve with garden peas.
lean ground beef
1
pound
onion, diced
1
carrots, diced
3
all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons
Italian seasoning
1
tablespoon
ground cinnamon (Optional)
½
teaspoon
chopped fresh parsley
2
tablespoons
beef broth
1 ½
cups
tomato paste
1
tablespoon
salt and pepper to taste
potatoes, peeled and diced
4
milk
1
cup
butter, softened
¼
cup
shredded Cheddar cheese
¼
pound
 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon. Stir in parsley.
  Combine beef broth and tomato paste together in a jug; add to beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper; lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  Meanwhile, place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Mash potatoes until smooth, then add milk and butter; whip until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
  Spoon ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
  Bake in preheated oven until top is browned and cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
