Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Yield: 10 Servings

For a simple family dinner, this Shepherd’s Pie is perfect! Packed with mashed potatoes, veggies, and ground beef, you won’t be needing anything else! Ready in just an hour and a half. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Mashed Potato Topping:

¼ to ½ c milk

4 tbsp butter

salt and pepper to taste

2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks

¼ c sour cream

Filling:

1 tsp rosemary

1 small onion, diced

2 c frozen peas, carrots, and corn medley

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp flour

1 bay leaf

1 lb. ground beef

½ tsp thyme

½ c beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Place a large pot with water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil. Make sure to add enough water to submerge the potatoes.

Add potatoes, then cook for a few minutes until they become fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes and transfer them into a large bowl.

Add butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, sour cream, and milk into the bowl with the potatoes. Mash everything.

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Add the ground beef into the hot skillet, then cook until crumbly and brown.

Add the onions, then sauté for a few minutes until soft. Remove and discard any accumulated grease from the skillet.

Add 2 cups of frozen veggies and flour, then stir and cook for a few minutes.

Add tomato paste, then cook for about a minute.

Add bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and beef broth. Stir until well blended and simmer.

Turn the heat down to low, then cook for 10 more minutes.

Empty the skillet to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Remove the bay leaves.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat to fully cover it.

Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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