Easy English Cottage Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion , diced
• 3 carrots , diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon , Optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 potatoes , peeled and diced
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cups butter , softened
• 0.25 pounds shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in flour, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon. Stir in parsley.

3. 3

   Combine beef broth and tomato paste together in a jug; add to beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper; lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Mash potatoes until smooth, then add milk and butter; whip until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until top is browned and cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy!