Description
Indulge in a comforting classic with this Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie, featuring a savory ground meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in under an hour and is adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand. With its golden crust and hearty flavors, it’s sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground meat and diced carrots; cook until browned, breaking up clumps as necessary.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare your mashed potatoes until creamy but not runny.
- Spread the meat mixture into the baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize the recipe by swapping ground beef for turkey or adding extra veggies like corn. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.