Shepherd’s Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Irish
Shepherd’s Pie
Description
This Shepherd’s Pie starts with a filling of ground beef sautéed with onions, sweet corn, and green peas, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. The mixture simmers in beef broth to maintain moisture and meld flavors. Meanwhile, potatoes are boiled and mashed with butter and optional milk for a smooth, creamy topping. The filling is layered in a baking dish and topped with mashed potatoes, then sprinkled with sharp cheddar cheese for richness.
Baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit creates a golden crust on the potato topping while heating the filling through. This dish is hearty and filling, traditionally enjoyed as a warm main course. It pairs well with simple side salads or steamed vegetables.
You can prepare components in advance, storing mashed potatoes and filling separately for up to two days. Assembled pies can be frozen for up to three months, thawed overnight, and baked directly. Leftovers store in the refrigerator for several days or can be frozen in portions.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup milk optional, or half-and-half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated, sharp
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan or cast iron skillet.
- Over medium high heat, saute the onions in the butter until tender and beginning to take on a little brown color. Remove the onions to a plate and hold until later.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until no pink color remains.
- Drain the excess fat and return the ground beef to the pan.
- Add the onions back to the pan along with the corn, peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir together and add the beef broth.
- Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes adding more beef broth if necessary to keep the mixture just moist.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- While the beef mixture is simmering, drain the potatoes and mash with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper. Add the milk or half-and-half if desired.
- Place the beef mixture in a baking dish or leave it in the cast iron skillet if you used one. Spread the mashed potatoes on top. Place the skillet or baking dish in the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and distribute the grated cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Return the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble.
- Garnish with chives or parsley.
Notes
- Prepare mashed potatoes and beef mixture separately in advance; store refrigerated up to two days.
- Assemble and freeze the entire pie in a suitable dish for up to three months; thaw overnight before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze in portions for 2-3 months.
- Let assembled pies sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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