Description
A warm, hearty dish combining ground beef with savory vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for families. This Easy Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort food that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground lamb for a traditional touch)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (frozen works well)
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Break it up with a spatula.
- Add the chopped onions and diced carrots to the skillet with the meat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a baking dish.
- Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on top, covering the filling completely.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Broil for the last few minutes for extra crunch if desired.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Customize the meat or veggies with ground turkey or other leftover vegetables.
- For richer mashed potatoes, add extra butter and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal