Shepherd’S Pie

This traditional Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a rich, savory filling of lean ground beef, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and sweet peas simmered in a savory gravy. The filling is topped with a thick layer of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that bake until golden and crisp on top. It is a perfect dish for family dinners, cold winter evenings, or any occasion where you want a satisfying, home-cooked meal. The combination of tender meat, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy potatoes creates a texture and flavor profile that is both rustic and elegant. Leftovers are equally delicious, making it a practical choice for meal prep.

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing

Cuisine: British

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 96.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This traditional Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a rich, savory filling of lean ground beef, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and sweet peas simmered in a savory gravy. The filling is topped with a thick layer of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that bake until golden and crisp on top. It is a perfect dish for family dinners, cold winter evenings, or any occasion where you want a satisfying, home-cooked meal. The combination of tender meat, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy potatoes creates a texture and flavor profile that is both rustic and elegant. Leftovers are equally delicious, making it a practical choice for meal prep.

Ingredients

5 lg Potatoes 6 Sliced mushrooms

Directions

1
Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks.
2
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
3
Cook potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
4
Drain potatoes well and return to the pot or transfer to a large bowl.
5
Mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
6
Set the mashed potatoes aside to keep warm.
7
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
8
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring to break it into small crumbles.
9
Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped tomato, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and brown gravy to the skillet.
11
Stir well to combine all ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
12
Stir in the frozen peas and chopped parsley, cooking for another 2 minutes until peas are heated through.
13
Transfer the beef mixture into a baking dish or casserole, spreading it evenly.
14
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
15
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the potato topping is golden brown and crispy.
16
Let stand 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.

Note

For a crispier topping, you can sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the potatoes before baking.

If using fresh peas, add them slightly earlier to ensure they are cooked.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Technically, Shepherd's Pie uses lamb, while Cottage Pie uses beef, but the terms are often used interchangeably in many regions.

Keywords: beef, british, comfort food, dinner, hearty, meat pie, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, peas, potatoes, shepherds pie, traditional, winter, gravy, oven, family meal

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