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Hearty Beef Shepherd's Pie
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium pot
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease an 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
  • Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until fork tender.
  • While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then mix in the frozen peas and remove from heat.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them with the milk and 2 tablespoons of butter until smooth.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and smooth the surface. Dot with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the topping starts to turn golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make the filling a day ahead and store it in the fridge so assembly goes faster on busy nights. If the mashed potato topping feels too thick, add a splash more milk while mashing. Leftovers reheat best in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes to keep the top from turning soggy.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Equipment: Large skillet, Medium pot, 8x8 baking dish, Potato masher