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Beef Shepherd s Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Delicious Beef Shepherd's Pie with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This Beef Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potatoes combines tender ground beef and creamy potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitution: ground lamb or lentils
  • 4 oz Bacon Substitution: turkey bacon or omit
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Red Wine Substitution: beef broth or omit
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Substitution: vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
Mashed Potatoes Ingredients
  • 2 lb Russet Potatoes Substitution: Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitution: omit for a lighter version
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Half & Half Substitution: milk
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • Potato Masher
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the ground beef with baking soda, salt, and water in a mixing bowl. Let it rest for 20 minutes before cooking.
  2. Peel and chop the russet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Mash the potatoes with sour cream, butter, half & half, and salt until creamy.
Cooking
  1. Cook the diced bacon in an oven-safe skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and sauté onions and carrots in the bacon drippings until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Deglaze the skillet with red wine. Mix in flour, then add the rested beef, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Incorporate reserved bacon, thyme, pepper, and frozen peas into the beef mixture.
  5. Spread beef filling in the skillet and top with creamy mashed potatoes, creating decorative ridges.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes until golden brown. Optionally, broil for an extra 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 25mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable; feel free to substitute proteins or add vegetables to customize it for your taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

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