Description
A classic and comforting Shepherd’s Pie recipe featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner and packed with warm, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetable Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Mashed Potatoes
- 5 cups diced potatoes, peeled and boiled until fork tender
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Brown beef and sauté vegetables: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and sauté together for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Make sauce: Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture and stir well to combine. Pour in the dry red wine and beef broth. Add salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Make mashed potatoes: While the beef mixture simmers, mash the cooked diced potatoes in a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and milk, then mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the thickened beef and vegetable mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes on top of the beef layer. Use a fork to create a textured surface on the mashed potatoes and sprinkle lightly with paprika for color and flavor.
- Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the mashed potatoes develop a golden-brown crust.
- Serve hot: Remove the Shepherd’s Pie from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes, then serve warm for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
- You can substitute red wine with beef broth or grape juice for a non-alcoholic option.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the filling’s aroma.
- Leftover Shepherd’s Pie can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a plant-based meat alternative and use vegetable broth.
