Gina'S Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Gina'S Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons sour cream or 2 tablespoons butter, to taste; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 1 3/4 lbs ground beef; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef stock or 1 cup broth; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; 1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls (or 1 can if your hubby is picky); 1 cup cheddar cheese (I eye ball it)

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or 2 tablespoons butter, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 lbs ground beef
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls (or 1 can if your hubby is picky)
1 cup cheddar cheese (I eye ball it)

1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and fix as you would your normal mashed potatoes. I do cut back on the milk a little. You could also use instant if needed.
2
While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with beef . Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes.
3
Add chopped carrot and onion to the meat. Cook veggies with meat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
In a second small skillet over medium heat cook butter and flour together 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Thicken gravy 1 minute. Add gravy to meat and vegetables. Stir in peas.
5
Preheat broiler to high.
6
Fill a small rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Top potatoes with cheese and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until cheese is evenly browned.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons sour cream or 2 tablespoons butter, to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and more.

Yes, Gina'S 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!

Gina'S Shepherd'S Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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