Easy (Cheesy) Cottage Pie
This recipe is so comforting and perfect for a cold winter's night!
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup half and half or milk
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetables frozen or fresh, of your choosing
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Set a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and potatoes once boiling.
- Once potatoes are fork tender, drain them and mash with butter and half and half until a creamy consistency. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, add onion and garlic to a pan and cook until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion salt to pan with onions and garlic.
- When ground beef is mostly cooked, add frozen veggies to pan.
- Cook for a few more minutes, until ground beef is completely cooked.
- In a baking dish, add the ground beef mixture and spread the mashed potatoes on top. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top (cheddar works great).
- Bake for 15 minutes until warmed through and optional cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
