Description
A comforting shepherd’s pie loaded with savory beef, veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until nicely browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens a little.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with prepared mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the filling completely.
- Dot the top with butter and sprinkle on shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary. For a creamier topping, mix a bit of sour cream or cream cheese into your mashed potatoes. This dish can be made vegetarian by swapping ground beef for lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd's pie, casserole, comfort food, beef, easy recipe