Description
Easy Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting, hearty dinner featuring a layer of creamy mashed potatoes atop a rich and savory beef and vegetable filling. It’s oven-baked until golden and bubbling, making it a perfect weeknight classic or meal-prep champion.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen carrots
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup beef broth
4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt (divided for potatoes and filling)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic for another minute.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle flour over the beef and mix well.
4. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to form a thick gravy. Add peas, carrots, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
5. If using fresh potatoes, boil them in salted water until soft, drain, then mash with butter and milk. Season with a pinch of salt.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create ridges.
7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and filling is bubbling. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time and reduce waste.
Add shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking for an extra cheesy crust.
For a richer filling, sauté a tablespoon of butter with the onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd’s pie, beef pie, easy comfort food, mashed potatoes dinner, freezer meal