Description
Savor the warmth of homemade shepherd’s pie, a comforting dish layered with savory ground meat and creamy mashed potatoes—perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Add diced carrots and frozen peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, then add thyme and rosemary. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare mashed potatoes by combining them with butter and milk until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture evenly, then top with mashed potatoes, creating texture with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating other vegetables such as corn or bell peppers.
- Swap out ground beef for turkey for a lighter option.
- Top with shredded cheese before baking for a delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg