Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a comforting classic that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of savory ground beef, vegetables, and gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes make for a hearty and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
For the Filling:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 rib celery (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb. ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup brown gravy
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Make a half batch of mashed potatoes to yield 3 cups. While the potatoes boil, prepare the filling.
- Prepare the Filling: Saute onions and celery in oil. Add garlic, ground beef, flour, tomato paste, thyme, chicken broth, and half of the brown gravy. Stir in vegetables. Season and adjust as needed. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Transfer filling to a greased pie pan. Spread mashed potatoes on top and create lines with a fork.
- Broil: Broil for about 5 minutes until browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use store-bought brown gravy or make your own.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables in the filling to suit your preferences.
- This dish reheats well and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Ground Beef, Comfort Food, Mashed Potatoes, Easy Dinner
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