Description
A classic British comfort dish featuring savory ground beef cooked with onions, peas, and carrots in a rich tomato and Worcestershire sauce gravy, layered under creamy mashed potatoes and baked to a golden crust.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Sauté beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce: Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce thoroughly to coat the beef mixture, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Incorporate peas and carrots: Mix in the frozen peas and carrots evenly throughout the beef mixture, allowing them to warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish, then carefully top it with the mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface.
- Bake the pie: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are golden and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- For a cheesy crust, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes before baking.
- To add extra flavor, consider seasoning the beef mixture with garlic or herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time and enhance flavor.
- Let the pie rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving to set the layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
