Lazy Cottage Pie Recipe

Craving a comforting cottage pie but short on time? This Lazy Cottage Pie recipe is your answer! This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you need a satisfying meal ready in a flash. Using simple ingredients and clever shortcuts, this recipe delivers big on flavor without the fuss. Customize it with ground beef, lamb, or even leftover roast! Top with creamy mashed potatoes (homemade or instant – no judgment here!), and bake until bubbly and golden. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, this recipe easily doubles and even tastes better the next day! #cottagepie #comfortfood #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #familymeal #lazycooking #quickrecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 370.6 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.2 (30 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lazy Cottage Pie

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How to Make Lazy Cottage Pie

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef (or lamb) and 1 medium onion, chopped. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a medium-sized casserole dish.
  3. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
  4. Spread 1 (14.5 ounce) can of green beans (or peas and carrots) evenly over the meat.
  5. Pour 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup (or your favorite soup) over the green beans. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Spread 2 cups of mashed potatoes (homemade or instant) over the soup, sealing the edges.
  7. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) and a pinch of paprika (optional, especially if omitting cheese).
  8. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

16g

Carbs

15g