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recipe image of a top down mise en place shot showing fresh ground beef or lamb russet potatoes onions carrots peas corn garlic celery tomato paste worcestershire sauce beef broth flour red wine thyme rosemary parmesan cheese cheddar cheese arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight
C. Motter Cindy

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

A comforting and hearty Shepherd’s Pie with a rich, savory meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potato Topping
  • 2.5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup whole milk or half-and-half warmed
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or cream cheese optional but recommended
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese for browning, optional
For the Savory Meat Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef or lamb
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup dry red wine optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Oven-Safe Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato Masher
  • Baking dish,
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
    Mash the Potatoes
      Brown the Meat
        Sauté the Aromatics
          Add Garlic & Flavor Boosters
            Thicken the Filling
              Deglaze & Simmer
                Build the Gravy
                  Stir in Frozen Vegetables
                    Assemble the Pie
                      Top with Mashed Potatoes
                        Bake to Golden Perfection
                          Rest and Serve

                            Nutrition

                            Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

                            Notes

                            This Shepherd’s Pie is incredibly flexible and can be adapted to use whatever meat and vegetables you have on hand. It freezes well and can be reheated from frozen.
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