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 lbs potatoes (10 medium); 1 yellow onion; 1 red pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove; 2 teaspoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 dash paprika; 1 dash nutmeg, grated; 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 5 -6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated (or other cheese)

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes (10 medium)
1 yellow onion
1 red pepper
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons vinegar
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 dash paprika
1 dash nutmeg, grated
3 tablespoons half-and-half
5 -6 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated (or other cheese)

1
Peel potatoes and cut into wedges.
2
Cook until tender in unsalted water.
3
Peel and chop onion.
4
Rinse red pepper and remove seeds and membranes.
5
Cut into strips.
6
In a skillet, saute ground meat in a tablespoon of butter until it loses its pinkness.
7
Add onion, pepper, and garlic.
8
Season to taste with a dash of salt and pepper.
9
Add vinegar, parsley, and crumbled bay leaf.
10
Cook for a few minutes.
11
Transfer mixture teo a lightly greased pie plate.
12
Drain potatoes and mash quickly.
13
Add remaining butter, spices, and half and half.
14
Beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
15
Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
16
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until pie is hot and potatoes are lightly browned.

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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 (10 medium), 1 yellow onion, 1 red pepper, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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