Shepherd'S Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced (I use a large white onion); 2 carrots, diced; 2 -3 stalks celery, diced; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 1/2 cups garden peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas; Cheesy Mashed Potatoes; 4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (I use a large white onion)
2 carrots, diced
2 -3 stalks celery, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups garden peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
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Fill a large saucepan with cold water; season with salt (1-2 teaspoons). Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft about 20 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi smooth consistency. Once at desired texture, add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
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Shepherd's Pie:
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(Begin preparing while potatoes are boiling).
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Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
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Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender for about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little add the tomato paste and mix evenly.
9
Add the ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink about 10 minutes.
10
Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas.
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Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and spread evenly. Place cheesy mashed potatoes on top of ground beef mixture and spread out evenly, once the top surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned about 20 minutes.

1480

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced (I use a large white onion), 2 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Shepherd'S Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes 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 Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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