White Cheddar Shepherd's Pie

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4.9

81 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    495 kcal

  • Cuisine

    British

White Cheddar Shepherd's Pie

This incredible White Cheddar Shepherd's Pie will be your favorite bake for colder weather months! Ground beef mixed with white cheddar is actual perfection.

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Ingredients

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Potato Topping

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup white cheddar shredded
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • chives (optional)

Meat Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
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Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  2. Once fork tender, drain the potatoes, then return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, cheddar, salt and pepper and mash until creamy.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large oven-safe baking dish, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and saute for 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic the last minute and saute until fragrant. Add the beef and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up as needed, until the meat is browned.
  4. Add the stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Add the frozen peas and stir together. Remove from the heat and flatten the meat mixture into a single layer. Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and use a spoon to spread it flat to the edges, swooping the spoon to create some peaks and crevasses.
  5. Bake the shepherd's pie until the top is barely golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and serve.

Notes

  • Try any cheese you'd like in the potatoes - I just recommend one that has a strong or sharp flavor so it stands up to the other ingredients!
  • Add some red wine in place of some or all of the beef broth.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 976mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3096IU (62%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Potassium 976mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3096IU 62%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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