Shepherd's Pie
Seasoned ground beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Comfort food that feeds a crowd with minimal effort.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming.
Step 3
Cook ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 4
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in beef broth and stir. Simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Drain potatoes. Mash with remaining 3 tbsp butter and milk until creamy.
Step 7
Transfer beef mixture to a 9×13 baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.
Step 8
Bake until golden brown on top, 10–12 minutes. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- 9×13 baking dish
- wooden spoon
- potato masher
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