Classic Shepherd's Pie
Classic Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Mash the potatoes with melted butter, warmed milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, frozen peas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat the broiler. Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the beef completely.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ Broiler - 7
Place under the broiler until the top is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ Broiler
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Mash the potatoes with melted butter, warmed milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, frozen peas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat the broiler. Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the beef completely.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ Broiler - 7
Place under the broiler until the top is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ Broiler