Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb large new potatoes; 6 tbls unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup heavy cream; milk as needed; Pinch of nutmeg; salt & ground black pepper; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 carrot, finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 tbls four; 1 1/4 cup dry robust red wine; 3 cups finely chopped cooked beef; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lb large new potatoes
6 tbls unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
milk as needed
Pinch of nutmeg
salt & ground black pepper
1 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tbls four
1 1/4 cup dry robust red wine
3 cups finely chopped cooked beef
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375
2
Boil the potatoes in their jackets until tender 15 to 25 minutes. Drain, peel, & mash them. Mix in 4 tbls of the butter & stir in the cream. If the potatoes seem dry, add a little milk. Add the nutmeg & salt & pepper to taste. Cover & set aside.
3
Meanwhile, cook the onion, carrot, & celery in the remaining 2 tbls butter in a covered large skillet over medium-low heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beef thyme, & salt & pepper to taste. Cover & cook for 2 minutes.
4
Transfer the contents of the skillet to a 2 - quart baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top & sprinkle with the cheese. Place the dish in the oven & bake until golden & bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb large new potatoes, 6 tbls unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 1/2 cup heavy cream, milk as needed, 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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