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High-Protein High-Protein Cottage Pie — 576 kcal, 52g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of High-Protein Cottage Pie has 52 g of protein and 576 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g/kcal, which is excellent for a high-protein diet. This recipe makes 5 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mash the Topping
- low-carb potato200 g
- Saute Aromatics
- Brown onion30 g
- Garlic3.6 g
- Brown the Filling
- Extra lean beef mince200 g
- Tomato paste9.0 g
- Plain flour4.8 g
- Simmer the Sauce
- Beef stock50.0 ml
- Worcestershire sauce9.0 ml
- carrot40 g
- Frozen peas40 g
- mushrooms60 g
Instructions
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Main Boil potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth
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Main In a large pan, brown the diced onion using water instead of oil
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Main Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking up lumps
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Main Add minced garlic, tomato paste, and flour, stir well
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Main Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce
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Main Add carrots, peas, and mushrooms
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Main Season with salt and pepper to taste
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Main Simmer until carrots are softened and mixture has thickened (about 15 minutes)
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Main Divide the meat mixture into meal prep containers
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Main Top with mashed potatoes
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Main Optional: Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes to crisp up the top
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in High-Protein Cottage Pie?+
One serving has 52 g of protein and 576 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (5 servings) has 261 g of protein total.
Is High-Protein Cottage Pie a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g/kcal is excellent for a high-protein diet. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of High-Protein Cottage Pie?+
One serving is 576 kcal. The recipe makes 5 servings, for 2880 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is High-Protein Cottage Pie?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.