Oven Baked
Cottage Pie Casserole
The formula
Ground beef + mixed vegetables + a mashed vegetable topping
What you’ll need
- Cauliflower, potato, sweet potato, or butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
- Heavy cream and/or butter (optional, for the mashed vegetables)
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Mixed frozen vegetables (I use a carrot, corn, green bean, and peas blend)
- Coconut aminos (optional)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- Spices & seasonings: Italian seasonings, paprika (optional), salt, and pepper
How to make it
- Cook your choice of cauliflower, potato, sweet potato, or butternut squash until very tender.
- Mash the cooked vegetables with salt and pepper. Add cream and/or butter if you like, then set aside.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and mixed frozen vegetables in a large skillet until softened and heated through.
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasonings, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, then stir in coconut aminos if using.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish, spread the mashed vegetables over the top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if using.
- Bake until hot and lightly browned on top; about 30 mins @ 400°F.
Make it your own
- Choose the topping based on what you have and how you want to eat.
- Make the topping rustic or completely smooth.
- Change the vegetable blend based on what you have.
