Homemade Air Fryer Cottage Pie

A flavorful combination of ground beef and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes makes up the cozy dish known as cottage pie. In addition to saving time, cooking it in the air fryer gives it a delicious texture. This recipe is ideal for a warm and inviting family meal!

Components:

Regarding the Filling:

1. One pound of ground lamb or beef
2. One little onion, chopped
3. Two minced garlic cloves
4. One cup of chopped carrots
5. One cup of frozen peas
6. Two tablespoons of tomato paste
7. One tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
8. The dried thyme, one teaspoon
9. To taste, add salt and pepper.
10. Half a cup of beef stock or broth
11. For the Potato Mashed:
12. Two big potatoes, chopped and skinned
13. 1/4 cup of cream or milk
14. Two teaspoons of butter
15. To taste, add salt and pepper.

Directions:

First, get the mashed potatoes ready.

• Bring salted water to a boil in a big pot. Cook the diced potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
• After draining, put the potatoes back in the pot. Add salt, pepper, butter, and milk. Mash until creamy and smooth. Put aside.

Cook the filling in step two.

• Add the ground beef to a pan set over medium heat. Use a spatula to split it up while it cooks until browned. If needed, drain extra fat.
• To the skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. The onion should be transparent after 3–4 minutes of sautéing.
• Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, sliced carrots, frozen peas, tomato paste, and salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is somewhat thickened and the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 7 more minutes.

Step 3: Put the Cottage Pie Together

• Set your air fryer’s temperature to 175°C (350°F).
• Evenly distribute the meat filling on the bottom of a baking pan or dish that is safe to use in an air fryer.
• Evenly distribute the mashed potatoes over the stuffing. For added crispiness, you can use a fork to make a rough surface on top.

Step 4: The Cottage Pie is air-fried.

• The meal should be cooked for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden brown, in an air fryer that has been prepared.

Step 5: Offer

• When finished, take the cottage pie out of the air fryer with care. Before serving, allow it to cool for a few minutes.
• Enjoy your delectable homemade cottage pie straight from the air fryer after scooping out servings!

Nutritional Data (per serving, calculated from four servings):

• 450 calories
• 25g of protein
• 40g of carbohydrates
• 4g of dietary fiber
• 3g of sugars
• 20g of fat
• 8g of saturated fat
• 70 mg of cholesterol
• 600 mg of sodium

A tasty and filling recipe that works well for any day of the week is this homemade air fryer cottage pie. It’s simple to make and provides a filling, cozy lunch that the whole family will enjoy. Savor your warm meal!