Description

This Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Cheesy Mashed Potato Topping combines savory beef and seasoned vegetables under a creamy, cheesy potato layer. Perfect for a hearty dinner, it’s a flavorful and comforting meal made simply at home.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves -minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1 ½ – 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
8 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
1/3 cup half & half
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes; add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add ground beef or lamb, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Mix in flour and tomato paste, stirring until well combined with no clumps of tomato paste remaining.
Pour in beef broth, add frozen peas and carrots and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Set meat mixture aside and preheat the oven to 400°F.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground lamb for beef for a traditional flavor.
You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for more variety.
For extra creaminess, adjust the amount of half & half in the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg