Description
Delight in this classic Shepherd’s Pie, a comforting dish that layers savory beef with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners, it warms the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups creamy mashed potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in diced carrots and peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- If making mashed potatoes from scratch, boil peeled potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes). Mash with butter and milk until creamy; season with salt.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish and layer mashed potatoes on top.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the potatoes and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg