SINGLE SERVING RECIPE

Cottage Pie

IINGREDIENTS

2 tblsp vegetable oil ¼ lb ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion 2 dashes salt 1 garlic clove 1 tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp tomato paste 1 tblsp all-purpose flour ¼ cup frozen carrots and peas  ¼ cup beef broth ¾ cup mashed potatoes

STEP ONE

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heal the oil in a skillet and saute the onions.

STEP TWO

Add the beef and seasoning to the skillet. Cook until beef is cooked thouroghly.

STEP THREE

Stir in the tomato paste, flour, frozen peas and  carrots, and beef broth. Bring to a slow boil then reduce heat and  simmer for about 5 minutes. When done, remove from heat and set aside.

STEP FOUR

Make the mashed potatoes. For ease I use the frozen potato medallions, however you can make from scratch.

STEP FIVE

Transfer the beef mixture to a small 12-ounce baking dish. Spread out the beef mixture in an even layer.

STEP SIX

Spoon the mashed potatoes over the ground meat mixture. Place dish on a small baking sheet and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

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