Spicy Cottage Pie
A classic comfort food staple with a fiery twist
Servings 4 servings
Calories 684kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes peeled and roughly chopped
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 2 carrots peeled and grated
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 stick of celery chopped
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon powdered gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pan with salted water. Boil for 22 minutes until tender.
- Place another pan over medium heat and add the ground beef breaking up as it begins to cook.
- Add salt, ground pepper, and chili flakes and combine to season the meat.
- Add the carrot, onion, and celery into the pan with the beef. Stir to combine.
- Add Sriracha sauce and red wine. Stir to combine.
- Cook for 10 minutes covered
- Carefully remove the lid and stir in the powdered gravy. Cook for a further 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a large casserole dish place all of the cooked ground beef mixture. Smooth it evenly cross the dish.
- Drain the potatoes and add butter to them. Mash until smooth.
- Carefully spoon the mashed potato over the beef and smooth.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mashed potato topping and add some jalapenos for that extra kick.
- Heat under a broiler/grill for 5 minutes until the cheese turns golden.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5849IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 5mg