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Shepherds Pie Classic Recipe

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A cozy, comforting casserole featuring a hearty ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 large potatoes (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into 1 ½-inch chunks. Place in a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook about 5 minutes until mostly browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic to skillet; sauté 2-3 minutes until softened. Add frozen mixed vegetables and cook 2 more minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in beef broth and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add butter and warm milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread beef and vegetable filling evenly in casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing or creating peaks with a fork.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until top is golden and filling bubbles. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Salt the potato water generously to season potatoes inside out.’, ‘Use beef broth instead of water for richer filling.’, ‘Simmer filling until thick to avoid watery casserole.’, ‘Add extra butter to mashed potatoes for silky texture.’, ‘Do not overbake to prevent drying out the topping.’, ‘For vegetarian version, substitute beef with lentils or tempeh and use vegetable broth.’, ‘For dairy-free, use olive oil or dairy-free butter and coconut milk.’, ‘Freezing is not recommended as mashed potatoes can become grainy.’]

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