Cottage Pie with Kumara Topping

Elevate your classic comfort food game with this hearty **Cottage Pie with Kumara Topping**, a modern twist on the beloved British recipe! Featuring a savory ground beef filling loaded with tender vegetables, fragrant thyme, and a rich tomato base, this dish is topped with creamy, buttery kumara (sweet potato) mash for a nutrient-packed upgrade. A finishing layer of golden, melted cheddar cheese adds irresistible flavor and texture to every bite. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this wholesome recipe is both satisfying and packed with vibrant, wholesome ingredients. Plus, it's ready in just over an hour, making it an ideal weeknight meal! Serve it with a crisp side salad or simply enjoy it as a comforting all-in-one dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 2 celery stalks (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 500 g lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 800 g kumara (sweet potatoes)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Peel the kumara and cut it into large chunks. Place the kumara in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

While the kumara is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Then, add the diced tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the beef mixture simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

Step 8

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, and then spoon it into an ovenproof dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Drain the cooked kumara and return it to the pot. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt.

Step 10

Spread the kumara mash over the beef mixture in the dish, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 12

Allow the cottage pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2777.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2668.1

Total Fat 122.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 468.3mg	0%
Sodium 5828.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.4g	0%
Total Sugars 78.4g
Protein 152.2g	0%

Vitamin D 38.8IU	0%
Calcium 1047.6mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 5769.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 36.9%