Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp rosemary (optional); 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup beef broth; 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn — fresh or frozen); 2 tsp all-purpose flour; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 1/2 cup sour cream (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional); Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Description

A comforting and hearty Shepherd’s Pie made with ground beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup beef broth
1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn — fresh or frozen)
2 tsp all-purpose flour
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream. Season and set aside.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Add flour and cook another minute.
Pour in beef broth and stir in vegetables. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the beef filling. Seal the edges. Top with shredded cheddar if desired.
Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden crust.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

This dish can be customized with different types of vegetables.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for quick meals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg