30 Minute Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: 30 Minute Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 egg yolk; ½ cup cream; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 34 lbs ground beef; 1 carrot, diced; 1 diced onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup beef stock; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup frozen peas; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg yolk
½ cup cream
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 34 lbs ground beef
1 carrot, diced
1 diced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef stock
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
2
Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl.
3
Combine sour cream, egg yolk and cream.
4
Add the cream mixture into potatoes and mash until potatoes are almost smooth.
5
While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
6
Add oil to hot pan with beef.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Brown for 3-4 minutes.
9
Add carrot and onions and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
10
In a second small skillet over medium heat cook butter and flour together for 2 minutes.
11
Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
12
Thicken gravy 1 minutes.
13
Add gravy to meat and vegetables.
14
Stir in Peas.
15
Preheat broiler to high.
16
Fill a small rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture.
17
Spoon potatoes over meat eveninly.
18
Top potatoes with paprika and broil 6-8 inches from heat until evenly browned.
19
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 egg yolk, ½ cup cream, and more.

Yes, 30 Minute Shepherd's Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

30 Minute Shepherd's Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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