Description
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe combines savory ground beef and mixed vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce, topped with creamy mashed potatoes baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners, made with simple ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Mashed Potatoes
- 5 cups diced potatoes, peeled and boiled until fork tender
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Brown beef and sauté vegetables: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain off any excess grease. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and frozen mixed vegetables, sautéing together for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and tender.
- Make sauce: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine. Pour in the dry red wine and beef broth. Add salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened.
- Make mashed potatoes: While the beef mixture simmers, mash the boiled potatoes with butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the thickened beef mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Use a fork to create texture on the surface of the mashed potatoes, then sprinkle with paprika for color and added flavor.
- Bake until golden: Place the assembled dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your comforting, classic shepherd’s pie!
Notes
- The red wine can be substituted with additional beef broth if preferred or for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time, or make fresh for best flavor and texture.
- For extra browning on top, you can switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes—just keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- This recipe is adaptable—swap ground beef with ground lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie or use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Ensure potatoes are well boiled and very tender before mashing to get a smooth, creamy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
