British-American · casserole
Cheesy Skillet Cottage Pie
Savory ground beef and vegetables bake under creamy mashed potatoes and a browned mozzarella top.
Total time45 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 425°F. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
- 02
Meanwhile, brown the beef and onion in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 03
Stir in peas and carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire, broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 04
Spread mashed potatoes over the beef and top with mozzarella. Bake until bubbling, then broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Ground turkey can replace beef.
- Use dairy-free butter, milk, and cheese for a dairy-free pie.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
