Description
This classic homemade Shepherd’s Pie features a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the shepherd’s pie.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with chopped onions and minced garlic until the beef is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced carrots and peas to the beef mixture and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the meat and vegetables to create a flavorful sauce.
- Season and Simmer: Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Assemble: Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish as the base layer.
- Add Topping: Top the meat mixture with 4 cups of mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula or spoon.
- Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and heated through.
Notes
- You can prepare mashed potatoes fresh or use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the meat mixture.
- To get an extra crispy top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger crowd and freezes well for meal prep.
