Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie, a classic dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. This hearty meal features a savory filling of ground beef and fresh vegetables, all topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary) for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and cook until slightly softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Stir in frozen peas, season with salt and pepper, and pour in broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, drain, mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Spread the beef mixture into a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg