Delicious Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: A Comforting Classic
Discover the comforting flavors of a classic shepherd’s pie made with flavorful ground beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and peas; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste, then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, ground beef, comfort food, classic recipes