Kombol Cottage Pie

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 clove equivalent)
• Veggies - Option 1
• 2 carrots ¼-½" diced
• 2 stalks celery chopped ¼"
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• Veggies - Option 2
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1½ cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)

Mashed Potatoes

• 6-8 potatoes (skin optional)
• about 8 servings worth
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/3 cup warm milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°
• Start potatoes
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15-30 minutes.
• Drain, cool and chunk.
• While potatoes are cooking
• Brown ground beef with onions and garlic
• Add veggies,cook until tender (about 5 minutes)
• Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute
• Stir in beef broth, worcestershire, tomato paste, parsley, thyme, salt pepper
• Simmer20 minutes until gravy has thickened
• Let cool a bit while mashing potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes (fresh)
• Mash potatoes until smooth
• Stir in butter and add milk while mashing until potatoes are smooth and fluffy
• Season with salt and pepper if desired
• Combine
• Place meat mixture in a 9x13 pan
• Layer with potatoes
• Cover with the shredded cheddar
• Bake 30-40 minutes until filling is bubbly
• Rest casserole for 10 minutes before serving

Alternatives:

• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Follow directions on box
• 8 servings size
• Gravy
• 4 oz. of canned or jar beef gravy
• 3/4 oz. Brown gravy mix
• Follow instructions on packet
• Replaces broth and flour

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