Beef and Vegetable Cottage Pie with Crispy Potato Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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A comforting casserole with a savory beef and vegetable filling beneath a golden, crispy potato crust. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers Ground beef, Onion, Carrot into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef
1 medium Onion
2 medium Carrot
1/2 cup Frozen peas
1/2 cup Frozen corn
1/2 cup Beef broth
2 tbsp Tomato paste
2 tbsp Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
3 large Potatoes
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Milk
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1 diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Stir in 2 diced carrots, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 1/2 cup frozen corn. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 4: Peel and thinly slice 3 large potatoes. In a small bowl, mix potatoes with 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp milk. Spread the potato slices evenly over the beef mixture.
Step 5: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are golden and crispy.