A rich beef and vegetable filling sits beneath fluffy mashed potatoes in this family-style cottage pie. Rough up the topping with a fork for little golden edges. It is a useful make-ahead dinner for a busy evening.

Serves 6 • Prep: 25 minutes • Cook: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

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