Shepherds Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherds Pie
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup beef or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup milk; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 pound ground beef
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 cup frozen peas
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, then add the onion, carrot and ground beef.
3
Cook until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste and thyme.
5
Simmer for about 10 minutes until the juice thickens, then add the peas.
6
Cook for 2 more minutes.
7
Pour the mixture into a 11 x 9 baking dish and set aside.
8
Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water.
9
Cook about 20 minutes, or until tender, and drain.
10
Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk and salt until smooth.
11
Spread mashed potatoes in an even layer over the meat mixture making sure to reach edges completely.
12
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.
13
Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion, peeled and diced, 1 large carrot, peeled and diced, 1 pound ground beef, and more.

Yes, Shepherds 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.

Shepherds Pie

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