Description
A comforting family classic featuring layers of savory beef and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat for a healthier meal.
- Stir in the frozen peas, carrots, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Pour the beef mixture into a baking dish and spread the creamy mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different veggies or proteins. Shepherd’s pie freezes beautifully for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg