Description
This classic Homemade Shepherd’s Pie offers a hearty and comforting meal featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to a golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe combines rich flavors and simple ingredients for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the assembled shepherd’s pie.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onions and minced garlic until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add seasoning and broth: Mix in the tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Add mashed potato topping: Carefully spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, smoothing out the surface evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes or prepare fresh for the best texture.
- For added flavor, sprinkle shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes before baking.
- You can substitute ground lamb for beef to make a more traditional shepherd’s pie.
- Make sure to brown the meat well to develop deeper flavor.
- Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British