Description
Shepherd’s Pie is the quintessential comfort food, perfect for warming hearts and satisfying appetites. This hearty dish features seasoned ground beef, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a luscious layer of creamy mashed potatoes on top. It’s an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings, effortlessly bringing everyone together around the table. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, Shepherd’s Pie will quickly become a favorite in your household. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your preferred veggies or spices. Enjoy this easy recipe that promises comfort in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups frozen peas, carrots, and corn
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ to ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions and garlic; drain excess fat.
- Stir in frozen vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread meat mixture in a greased baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pie (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg