Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces); 1/2 cup chopped celery (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes); 1/2 cup chopped carrot (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces); 1 cup chopped rutabagas (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes) or 1 cup turnip (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup diced canned tomato with juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; TOPPING; 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

FILLING
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped celery (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped rutabagas (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes) or 1 cup turnip (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 pinch cayenne
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced canned tomato with juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
TOPPING
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup milk

1
FILLING: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add vegetables & saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
2
Crumble beef & add to mixture along with garlic, cayenne, thyme and salt & pepper to taste; saute until beef loses its pinkness, about 3 minutes, then drain off excess fat.
3
Stir in flour & remaining ingredients for the filling; bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to the consistency that you prefer.
4
TOPPING: Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes; drain well, return to pot & dry off on turned-off burner.
5
Mash with butter & milk; stir in freshly ground pepper.
6
ASSEMBLY: Spoon beef mixture into a medium sized baking dish & top with potato mixture.
7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated 375F oven or until mixture is bubbling.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces), 1/2 cup chopped celery (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes), and more.

Yes, 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.

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