Description
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe combines a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting classic dish perfect for a hearty family meal, ready in about 40 minutes and serving six people.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Mashed Potatoes
- 5 cups diced potatoes, peeled and boiled until fork tender
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- Paprika (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Brown beef and sauté vegetables: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet, and sauté together for 10 minutes until the vegetables soften and flavors meld.
- Make sauce: Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine. Pour in dry red wine and beef broth, then season with salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
- Make mashed potatoes: While the beef mixture simmers, mash the cooked peeled potatoes in a bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and milk, then mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into an oven-safe dish evenly. Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the top, ensuring full coverage. Use a fork to create textured ridges on the potato surface, then sprinkle with paprika for color and flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and nicely golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the shepherd’s pie hot, enjoying its comforting and hearty flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground lamb for a traditional shepherd’s pie.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time or prepare fresh for best texture.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like peas or carrots according to your taste.
- Ensure to drain the excess fat after browning the beef to avoid a greasy topping.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, increase the cornstarch slightly, but mix it with cold water before adding to avoid lumps.
