Hearty Cottage Pie For A Cozy Family Dinner | Kerry Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
• Alternative: Canola or olive oil
• 1 large, chopped Onion
• 1, diced Carrot
• 2 stalks, chopped Celery
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon, dried Thyme
• Alternative: Fresh thyme can be used
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
• Alternative: Gluten-free flour for GF version
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 14 ounces, canned Diced Tomatoes
• Alternative: Fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• Alternative: Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup Red Wine
• Alternative: Beef broth as a non-alcoholic option
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• Alternative: Any mustard available
• 1 cup, frozen Peas
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon, ground Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon, ground Ginger
• To taste Salt and Pepper
• 3 cups Potatoes, prepared for mashing
• Alternative: Instant mashed potatoes for convenience
• 4 tablespoons, divided Butter
• Alternative: Margarine or vegan butter
• 1/4 cup Milk
• Alternative: Any dairy or plant-based milk
• 1 cup, shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Alternative: Any meltable cheese of choice