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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

A delicious slice of Shepherd's Pie on a white plate, featuring a rich meat filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
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A hearty and comforting shepherd’s pie recipe with a savory ground beef filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Season the beef mixture with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the meat and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. While the meat mixture simmers, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 0.5 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour the meat mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  9. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture. Use a fork to create texture on top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb.
  • Add frozen peas or corn to the meat mixture for extra vegetables.
  • Top the mashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.

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