Shepherd’s Pie
Hearty shepherd's pie layers savory ground beef and onions in a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s comforting and oh-so-satisfying.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 10 oz can beef broth
- ½ can water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup finely diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen corn
Garlic mashed potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes 5-6 medium, peeled and cubed
- 6 garlic cloves peeled and lightly crushed
- ¾ cup buttermilk or 2% milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Using a large non-stick frying pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Break meat up as it cooks.
- Add onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Add broth, water, Worcestershire, bay leaf and carrots.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until quite thick and carrots are tender.
- Stir in corn. Correct seasonings, remove bay leaf and spread mixture in a deep casserole. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan with garlic and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil and simmer gently until tender.
- Drain well and mash. Beat in buttermilk, salt and pepper.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of beaten egg and add remainder to mixture.
- Spread potato mixture over meat and brush with reserved egg.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: The cookbook “The Best of the Best and More”.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g