Shepherds Pie

Shepherd's Pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines meat, vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes into a comforting and satisfying one-dish meal. It's a versatile dish for kids and adults.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 368.2kcal

Equipment

Skillet or sauté pan
Wooden spoon or spatula
Baking dish
Oven

Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes

2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
½ cup half and half or milk
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

For the filling

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon grated ginger
1 pound ground beef or lamb or mix both
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ to 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
3-4 ribs celery medium diced
1 cup peas and carrots
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and mash together with the milk and butter until smooth—season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large skillet, add the oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until tender (about 3 minutes). Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for few seconds or until fragrant.
Add the ground beef (lamb), thyme, rosemary, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper to taste and brown over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, flour, celery, frozen peas, and carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly stirring occassionally—season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Transfer the meat mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes over the top.
You can create some texture or pattern on the surface of the mashed potatoes if desired.
Place the shepherd's pie in a 400°F preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Allow the shepherd's pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

When cooking the meat and vegetable filling, make sure to cook it thoroughly to ensure that the flavors melt together and the meat is cooked through.
If you're using minced meat with a higher fat content, such as beef, it's important to drain any excess fat after browning the meat, and this will prevent the finished dish from being overly greasy.
Allow the shepherd's pie to rest a few minutes after baking to set before serving. This will help it hold its shape when sliced and allow the flavors to meld together.
Drain any excess fat after browning the ground if it is more than one tablespoon.

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