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Shepherd’s Pie

Ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese make for a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword classic Shepherd's Pie, comfort food recipes, easy Shepherd's Pie, family dinner ideas, ground beef recipes, mashed potatoes recipe, savory pie, Shepherd's Pie recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients

For Meat & Vegetables:

  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Garlic Clove Chopped
  • 2 Yellow Onions Finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots Medium and finely diced
  • 2 Celery stalks finely diced

For Gravy/Finish Filling:

  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/3 Cup Red Wine Like Merlot or more broth if not using alcohol
  • 1 Cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme Finely Chopped
  • 1 tsp Rosemary Finely Chopped

For Topping:

  • 4 Cup Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Stir in carrots and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Cook for another minute.
  • Add tomato paste and red wine (or broth); simmer for a few minutes. Pour in beef broth and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in peas, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, smoothing it out.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.