Cottage Pie

"The Best Life Cookbook" Bob Greene


POTATOES

2 medium, skin on
2 t olive oil
coarse salt to taste


BEEF/TURKEY
1T olive oil
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pound 95% lean ground beef or ground turkey breast (we used turkey)
4 c spinach, well washed and stems removed
coarse salt and pepper to taste


1. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Once tender, drain the potatoes, add the oil and salt and mash all together with a wooden spoon. Set aside.


While the potatoes are cooking...
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees


2. Add olive oil to skillet and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Add the carrots and onion. Cook until slightly brown, stirring often.


3. Add the meat and cook until browned. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from stove.


Assemble...
In a 9-inch baking dish, place the meat mixture and cover with the mashed potatoes. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes and then broil until the potatoes form a golden crust.


**I had to satisfy my Midwestern hubby with a little bit of brown gravy on top :)