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Classic Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty beef and vegetable filling in savory gravy topped with fluffy, golden mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef or lamb
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large pot (for the potatoes)
  • Potato masher
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Boil and mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.
  2. Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400°F and brown the meat.
  3. Step 3: Cook the onion and carrots, then add the garlic and tomato paste.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the flour, broth, Worcestershire, and thyme and simmer until thick, then add the peas.
  5. Tip: Simmer until thick.
  6. Step 5: Spread the filling in a baking dish and top with the potatoes.
  7. Tip: Ridge the top with a fork.
  8. Step 6: Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden and rest 10 minutes.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Use ground lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie.