Protein-Packed British Cottage Pie

20 min prep40 min cook

Protein-Packed British Cottage Pie

A British comfort food classic turned into a macro-friendly powerhouse. Veal provides a lean protein base, and the mashed potatoes are fortified with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition per Serving

4 servings

370.41

Calories

32.74g

Protein

37.6g

Carbs

8.49g

Fat

5.55g

Fiber

35%

P/Cal Ratio

Ingredients

  • 1
    Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
    100 g
  • 2
    Veal (raw)
    500 g
  • 3
    Butter
    15 g
  • 4
    Peas (raw)
    100 g
  • 5
    Tomato paste
    30 g
  • 6
    Carrots (raw)
    150 g
  • 7
    Onions (raw)
    100 g
  • 8
    Potatoes - White (raw)
    600 g
  • 9
    salt, pepper, and dried thyme

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain, then mash them with the butter, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    In a large oven-proof skillet, sauté onions and carrots until softened.

  4. 4

    Add the ground veal and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water if it needs a bit of gravy.

  5. 5

    Spread the meat mixture evenly in the skillet (or transfer to a baking dish).

  6. 6

    Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over the top of the meat in an even layer.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20 minutes until the potato topping is lightly golden.

  8. 8

    Divide into 4 servings for hearty meal prep.

Tags

vealcomfort-foodmeal-prepbritish