Cottage Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• TOPPING:
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper