Description
Warm up with this hearty shepherd’s pie, featuring savory ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping—ideal for cozy dinners and family gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour (or cornstarch), mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and diced carrots; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth and sprinkle the tapioca flour mixture over the meat. Stir until the filling thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While simmering, prepare the mashed potatoes by mixing them with butter until creamy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using garlic or herbs like thyme or rosemary in your meat mixture.
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as corn or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pie (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg