English Shepherd’S Pie

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Hearty savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes
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This classic English Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting, hearty dish featuring a rich beef and vegetable filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. The savory blend of ground beef, mushrooms, peas, and gravy creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile, while the golden-brown potato crust adds a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to the table. It’s a timeless favorite thatâÂÂs easy to prepare and universally loved, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

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English Shepherd’S Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 96.2

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This classic English Shepherd's Pie is a comforting, hearty dish featuring a rich beef and vegetable filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. The savory blend of ground beef, mushrooms, peas, and gravy creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile, while the golden-brown potato crust adds a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, this dish brings warmth and nostalgia to the table. It&# 226;ÂÂs a timeless favorite thatâÂÂs easy to prepare and universally loved, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks.
  3. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Drain potatoes well and return them to the pot.
  6. Mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  7. Set mashed potatoes aside and keep warm.
  8. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
  9. Season beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add chopped tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and brown gravy to the skillet.
  11. Stir ingredients together and simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  12. Add frozen peas to the meat mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  13. Transfer the meat mixture into a greased baking dish.
  14. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  16. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 96.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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