Shepherd'S Pie With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie With Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For potatoes; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled; 2/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup heavy cream; For Meat Filling; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups frozen corn kernels

Servings: persons

For potatoes
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
For Meat Filling
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
2 cups frozen corn kernels

1
Steam potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until they are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, mix ground beef in a bowl with allspice, salt and pepper to taste.
3
Brown seasoned ground beef in a large skillet until it is almost cooked through, but still somewhat pink.
4
Transfer to a medium-size bowl with a slotted spoon.
5
Add the onions to the fat in the skillet, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until they are a deep golden to dark brown, about 10 minutes.
6
The onions should get quite dark brown and caramelized. (Don't cook at too high of a heat, or they will burn).
7
Add the water and stir, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet.
8
Add onions and the cooking liquid to the ground beef and stir until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
9
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
10
Mash the potatoes until they are completely smooth, adding the milk and cream as you mash them.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The potatoes will be quite soft)
12
Add corn to the meat mixture.
13
Press mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate or 8x8-inch glass baking pan.
14
Spoon or pipe potatoes evenly over the mixture, making sure you completely and evenly cover the meat (don't pile in center).
15
Bake until it is hot through, about 30 minutes.
16
Remove from oven while you heat broiler.
17
Broil about 2 inches from the heat until potatoes are golden brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes.
18
Serve immediately.

679

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For potatoes, 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Shepherd'S Pie With Caramelized Onions 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!

Shepherd'S Pie With Caramelized Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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