Traditional Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Name: Traditional Shepherd’S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 bacon strips, diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained; 5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Additional butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional butter, melted

1
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon, onion, garlic and oregano until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, olives and beef. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through.
2
Meanwhile, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, cilantro and salt. Spread half of the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Layer with beef mixture and remaining potato mixture.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Brush the pie with melted butter. Bake 10 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.

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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 pound ground beef, 3 bacon strips, diced, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Shepherd’S Pie

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