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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Rich ground meat, crisp fresh vegetables, rich gravy, and rich mashed potatoes adorn this simple Shepherd's Pie recipe. This warm comfort food is ideal for family dinners and night-in parties!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 400 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Rich ground meat, crisp fresh vegetables, rich gravy, and rich mashed potatoes adorn this simple Shepherd's Pie recipe. This warm comfort food is ideal for family dinners and night-in parties!

Ingredients
    Meat Filling
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Yellow Onions (Chopped)
  • 1 lb 90% Lean Ground Beef (or Ground Lamb)
  • 2 tsp Parsley Leaves (Dried)
  • 1 tsp Rosemary Leaves (Dried)
  • 1 tsp Thyme Leaves (Dried)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 cup Frozen Mixed Peas & Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Corn Kernels
    • Potato Topping
  • 2 lb Russet Potatoes (about 2 Large Potatoes Peeled and Cut into 1 inch Cubes)
  • 8 tbsp Unsalted Butter (1 Stick)
  • 1/3 cup Half & Half
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
    Make the meat filling
  1. 1
  2. 2
    Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3
    Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Add the flour and tomato paste. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.
  6. 6
    Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    8. Make the potato topping
  8. 8
  9. 9
    Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Drain the potatoes in a colander. Please return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.
  11. 11
    Add butter, half -and- half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
  12. 12
    Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Stir until well combined.
    13. Assemble the casserole
  13. 13
  14. 14
    Pour the meat mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Carefully spread into an even layer.
  15. 15
    If the baking dish looks very full, place it on a rimmed baking sheet so that the filling doesn’t bubble over into your oven. Bake uncovered for 25to30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 97mg33%
Sodium 751mg32%
Potassium 483mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 2860 IU
Vitamin C 7.9 mg
Calcium 99 mg
Iron 2.7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • If you can’t find frozen mixed peas and carrots, you could use ½ cup frozen peas and ½ cup frozen sliced carrots.
  • Bake at 400°F.  Start preheating the oven after you make the meat mixture.
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