Simple Air Fryer Cottage Pie Recipe

Cottage Pie is a classic comfort food, and this air fryer version is perfect for a quick and delicious Iftar meal! With creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful minced beef filling, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• A pinch of salt
• Black pepper to taste
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter

For the Minced Beef Filling:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 200g minced beef
• ½ bulb onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and sugar to taste
• 1 tsp mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, or your choice)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).

2. Drain the water and mash the potatoes while they are still warm.

3. Add butter, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Minced Beef Filling

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter.
2. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the minced beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, mixed herbs, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Assemble the Cottage Pie

1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

2. In an oven-safe dish, spread the cooked minced beef evenly.

3. Layer the mashed potatoes on top, spreading them smoothly with a fork. (For a crispy top, create ridges with the fork).

4. Optionally, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor.

Step 4: Air Fry the Cottage Pie

1. Place the dish in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
2. Once done, remove carefully and let it cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for extra freshness.
• Serve with a side of fresh salad or yogurt for a balanced Iftar meal.

This Air Fryer Cottage Pie is a quick and hearty dish, perfect for Iftar! Try it and enjoy a comforting meal with your family. 😊

Would you like a variation for a vegetarian version? Let me know!

Recipe By CraveWave Kitchen

Course: Main Cusine: American Difficulty: : Easy

Servings

6 minutes

Preparing Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

25 minutes

Calories

400 kcal

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

2. A pinch of salt

3. Black pepper to taste

4. ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

5. ¼ cup milk

6. 2 tbsp butter

7. 1 tbsp butter

8. 200g minced beef

9. ½ bulb onion, diced

10. 2 cloves garlic, minced

11. Black pepper to taste

12. 4 tbsp tomato paste

13. Salt and sugar to taste

14. 1 tsp mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, or your choice)

DIRECTION

1. Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain the water and mash the potatoes while they are still warm. Add butter, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the minced beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, mixed herbs, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). In an oven-safe dish, spread the cooked minced beef evenly. Layer the mashed potatoes on top, spreading them smoothly with a fork. (For a crispy top, create ridges with the fork). Optionally, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor.

4. Place the dish in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Once done, remove carefully and let it cool slightly before serving.

NOTES

1. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for extra freshness. Serve with a side of fresh salad or yogurt for a balanced Iftar meal.