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Meatball Cottage Pie

Comfort with a twist! This Meatball Cottage Pie replaces the ground beef with meatballs for a comforting, filling, family-friendly dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs (about 38) frozen meatballs
  • 2 1/2 lbs potatoes (Russet are best), peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • milk as needed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add in the tomato paste and garlic and stir for a minute. Stir in the flour and cook an additional minute.
  3. Slowly stir i the beef broth and then the Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the meatballs. Cover, reduce the heat, and allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add the potatoes to a large pot, then fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by a couple inches. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then return the potatoes to the same pan and let them sit for a minute or two.
  5. Add in the butter and parmesan. Mash with a potato masher until smooth, then stir in the egg. Add in milk, if needed, to reach your desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  7. Stir the peas into the meatball mixture. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Dollop spoonfuls of the potatoes on top of the meatball mixture, then spread out gently with a spoon to cover the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 1007mg (42%) Potassium 932mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 1007mg 42%
Potassium 932mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.