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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
This hearty classic Shepherd’s Pie features savory ground meat and vegetables in rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbling. It's the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat Filling

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for no anchovies
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels

Potato Topping

  • 1 ½ to 2 lb russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup half and half or heavy cream for extra creaminess
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onions and cook until softened and slightly browned.
  • Add ground meat. Break apart and cook with dried herbs, salt, and pepper until browned.
  • Stir in garlic and Worcestershire sauce, then add flour and tomato paste. Pour in broth and stir until thickened.
  • Add peas, carrots, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain, mash with butter, half and half, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan.
  • Spread meat filling in baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For creamier potatoes, use Yukon Golds or add heavy cream.
  • Let meat cool slightly before topping to keep layers intact.
  • Use a fork to create peaks on mashed potatoes for a crispier top.
  • Add an egg yolk to the mash for a firmer topping if desired.
  • Freezes well—make a double batch and save one for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2860IUVitamin C: 7.9mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2.7mg
Keyword Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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