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Easy Shepherd's Pie

Easy Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food recipe. It is loaded with beef, vegetables, and then topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Let Cool
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 570 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • For the Beef Mixture:
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 white onion diced into smaller pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. THEN PREPARE THE MEAT MIXTURE:
  3. 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).
  4. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Then add in the minced garlic.  Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Then stir in the flour and tomato paste.  Stir well until these ingredients are well combined with the beef mixture.
  7. Next add in the broth, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, Rosemary and thyme.
  8. Bring this mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  9. THEN PREPARE THE MASHED POTATOES:
  10. 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.
  11. Drain the potatoes and then return to the potatoes to the hot pot.
  12. 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.
  13. THEN PREPARE THE CASSEROLE:
  14. Spread the meat mixture on the bottom of the 9X13 baking pan.
  15. Then spoon the mashed potatoes on top and spread it to make an even layer on top of the casserole.
  16. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is cooked through and the top is slightly brown.
  17. *You can broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top of the potatoes if you prefer.
  18. Then let the casserole set for 10-15 minutes.  Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 4-5 days. 
  • *Make sure that the mashed potatoes are hot when spread as they spread more evenly when they are hot.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1057mg (44%) Potassium 1029mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2898IU (58%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

% 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.