Classic Shepherd's Pie
Seasoned ground beef simmered with vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, then baked until golden. A comforting one-dish dinner that feeds a crowd.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks.
Step 2
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, ~12 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 4
Add diced onion and carrots. Sauté until softened, ~4 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Pour in beef broth and frozen peas. Simmer 3 minutes until thickened slightly.
Step 7
Mash hot potatoes with 4 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Step 8
Pour beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
Step 9
Bake until the potato topping is golden brown, ~12 minutes.
Step 10
Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- cutting board and knife
- wooden spoon
- potato masher
- oven
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