Easy Shepherd's Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Let Cool
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
570 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Description
Easy Shepherd's Pie features a rich mix of ground beef cooked with diced onions, frozen peas, carrots, and corn, bound together with tomato paste and flour to create a thickened filling. Flavorful dried herbs like rosemary and thyme deepen the dish’s profile, complemented by garlic and Worcestershire sauce. The mashed potatoes, made from boiled russet potatoes blended with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, are spread hot over the beef mixture, helping them to spread evenly and form a comforting layer.
After assembling, the pie is baked until the filling bubbles and the potatoes develop a gentle crust, resulting in a savory and warming meal. This dish makes a substantial main course and pairs well with simple green sides or a crisp salad for contrast.
Leftover shepherd's pie stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. For best results when spreading, ensure the mashed potatoes are hot so they cover evenly over the meat filling. Reheat leftovers thoroughly before serving.
Ingredients
- For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 white onion diced into smaller pieces
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 1 cup carrot frozen
- 1/2 cup corn frozen
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp rosemary dried leaves
- 1 tsp thyme dried leaves
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 russet potatoes peeled and quartered, large
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- THEN PREPARE THE MEAT MIXTURE:
- Then in a large skillet, add the ground beef and the onion. Brown the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the beef is browned (approximately 5-6 minutes).
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Then add in the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Then stir in the flour and tomato paste. Stir well until these ingredients are well combined with the beef mixture.
- Next add in the broth, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, Rosemary and thyme.
- Bring this mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- THEN PREPARE THE MASHED POTATOES:
- Place the potatoes in al large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce temperature to low to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and then return to the potatoes to the hot pot.
- Then add in the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Use an electric mixer to blend the potatoes until they are light and fluffy or use a hand masher to mash them to the consistency that you prefer.
- THEN PREPARE THE CASSEROLE:
- Spread the meat mixture on the bottom of the 9X13 baking pan.
- Then spoon the mashed potatoes on top and spread it to make an even layer on top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is cooked through and the top is slightly brown.
- *You can broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top of the potatoes if you prefer.
- Then let the casserole set for 10-15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4-5 days.
- Spread mashed potatoes while hot to ensure even coverage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1057mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1029mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2898IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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