Classic Cottage Pie

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 pounds potatoes, any variety, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, divided (1/3, 1/3)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 (12 oz) package frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup broth, vegetable or beef
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half (more if needed)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into single tablespoons

PREPARATION

  1. Boil water in a large saucepan. Place potatoes in water and boil 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Brown ground meat in large skillet, drain. Return meat to pan and add frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, broth, Italian seasonings, minced garlic, and ketchup. Stir to incorporate and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash in sour cream, butter, and half-and half, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (more or less, to taste), whipping until smooth.
  5. Mix 1/3 cup cheese into potatoes.
  6. Pour meat mixture into greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon and spread potatoes on top of meat layer.
  7. Bake 25 minutes. Pour rest of cheese on top and bake another 5 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown.

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