Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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5.0
1,260 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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A homey and comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe with a meat and vegetable gravy sauce under a crown of creamy parmesan mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
For the Potato Topping:
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1” thick pieces
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream warm
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted to brush the top
- 1 Tbsp parsley or chives chopped, to garnish the top
For the Pie Filling:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided, or added to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped (1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry red wine such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon
- 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables of choice peas, carrots, and corn
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Instructions
How to Make Potatoes:
- Place chopped potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to boil. Cook until potatoes are tender (12-15 minutes), don’t overcook potatoes. Drain and mash potatoes in the same pot.
- Add warm cream and 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) then mash until smooth. Lastly, mash in the parmesan cheese and beaten egg.
How to Make the Filling:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and ground beef. Breaking up the beef with a spatula then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and cook until meat is just cooked through and no longer pink (5 minutes).
- Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes to soften then add minced garlic and stir another minute.
- Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp flour and stir for 1 minute. You’ll see a film form on the bottom of your pan.
- Stir in red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan for a minute. Add beef broth, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, and 1 Tbsp Worcestershire.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of frozen veggies and bring to a light boil. Season with another 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or add to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.
How to Assemble Shepherd’s Pie:
- Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a deep pie dish, or 11x7 or 9x9 casserole dish.
- Scoop mashed potatoes over the top then spread evenly, making sure to seal the potatoes to the edge of the dish so the filling doesn’t bubble up.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top. Place a sheet of foil under the casserole to catch any drips and bake at 400˚F on the center rack for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes start to turn golden. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbs
30g
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
843mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2279IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 30g | |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2279IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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