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Cottage Pie

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A twist on a classic this Cottage Pie has warmth, comfort and heartiness all in one dish!
Course Dinner
Keyword beef, cheese, cottage pie, onions, peas, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9 x13 pan
Author yogalover69

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 8 Quart

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of hamburger
  • 1-1.5 c peas
  • 1 medium onion - diced finely
  • 1 c grated cheddar cheese
  • 1-2 lbs. potatoes
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • Salt/pepper/smoked paprika/onion powder

Instructions

  • Brown the hamburger in a skillet
  • Once the burger is browned add diced onion to the skillet and cook until onion is tender
  • Add peas to skillet along with spices, salt and pepper
  • Wash your potatoes and peel them if you like
  • Cook the potatoes your preferred way (I use an Instant Pot to steam them, they are perfect every time)
  • While potatoes are cooking gently heat milk & butter in a small saucepan until butter is melted
  • When potatoes are fully cooked, drain and place them back into the hot pot
  • To the potatoes add the milk & butter mixture along with some salt & pepper to taste
  • Mash the potatoes in your normal way (my guy doesn't mind lumps so I hand mash)

Assemble:

  • ~ Place the meat mixture in the bottomo of a 9x13 casserole dish
  • ~ Add 1/2c grated cheddar cheese spreading evenly over the beef mixture
  • ~ Spread mashed potatoes oer the meat/cheese mixture making sure everything is covered by the potatoes
  • ~ Top with the remaining 1/2c grated cheddar cheese
  • ~ Place casserole in a 350* oven for 12-15min or until completely heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly
  • * Allow to stand for 5min to settle and enjoy!

Notes

* You may need to add a little water to the meat mixture to make it a juicier sauce depending on how you like it
* Sub out the peas for any of your favorite vegetables