Cottage Pie

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Prepare the filling by browning the ground beef in a pan.

Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pan and cook until softened.

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, minced rosemary, and red wine (if using).

Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer.

Thicken the mixture with a slurry made from flour and water, stirring until combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the potato topping, peel and chop the Yukon gold potatoes, then boil until tender.

Drain the potatoes and mash them with cream, grated white cheddar, butter, and egg yolks, adding salt to taste.

Spread the beef filling in a baking dish and top with the mashed potato mixture.

Bake in the oven until the top is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens