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: 1 lb ground chuck (or regular ground beef, ground turkey or whatever's on sale); 14 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally; 6 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, add; milk; salt, and; butter, as usual; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix; ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; left over mixed vegetables, like green beans, peas, corn etc. (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chuck (or regular ground beef, ground turkey or whatever's on sale)
14 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
6 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, add
milk
salt, and
butter, as usual
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
left over mixed vegetables, like green beans, peas, corn etc. (optional)

1
Brown ground chuck with chopped onions and drain, then set skillet aside while finishing the next steps.
2
In two separate pots cook carrots and prepare mashed potatoes if not already done.
3
Prepare gravy per package directions and add to ground beef, along with carrots and mushrooms (and any additional veggies).
4
Cover and simmer on medium heat for a few minutes until thickened.
5
Place beef mixture into a medium sized casserole dish and cover with mashed potatoes.
6
Drag a fork over the top of potatoes and sprinkle with the amount of cheese desired.
7
Place in 350-degree oven just long enough to melt the cheese.
8
YUM!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chuck (or regular ground beef, ground turkey or whatever's on sale), 14 medium onion, chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally, 6 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, add, 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.

Shepherd's Pie

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