Heart-Healthy Beef Cottage Pie

Transform comfort food into a heart-smart delight with this Heart-Healthy Beef Cottage Pie, a wholesome take on a classic favorite. Crafted with lean ground beef, a medley of fresh and colorful vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes made lighter with skim milk and olive oil, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. The savory filling is infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, while the golden topping adds a cozy finishing touch. Perfectly balanced and lower in saturated fat and sodium, this recipe proves you can enjoy comfort food guilt-free. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this lighter version of cottage pie is sure to please the whole family while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 cup Low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 0.5 cup Skim milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Peel and dice the potatoes. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are beginning to soften.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for another 2 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 7

Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the frozen peas, cover, and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

By now, the potatoes should be tender. Drain them and return to the pot. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and skim milk. Mash until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Pour the meat mixture into an ovenproof dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Top with the mashed potatoes, smoothing out with a spatula.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the potato topping turns golden.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 13

Let cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2278.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2128.5

Total Fat 67.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 313.5mg	0%
Sodium 1985.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.8g
Protein 144.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 525.0mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 6424.3mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 45.0%