Shepherd's Pie
Calories: 21
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
Who doesn't love a classic shepherd's pie? Its richly spiced and saucy beef filling is topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potatoes—it's comfort food at its best! This recipe provides easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions so you can make a delicious shepherd's pie in no time at all.
Ingredients
Meat filling
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- 1½ lbs (700 g) Ground meat (lamb or beef depending on preference)
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 3 - 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- 2 large Carrots diced
- 2 large Celery stalks diced
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) Red wine
- 1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
Mashed potatoes
- 2½ lbs (1 kg) Potatoes peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup (60 g) Unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) Milk or cream
- ½ tsp Kosher salt to taste
- ½ tsp White pepper powder
- 1 cups (110 g) Grated cheese I used a mixture of cheddar, white, and parmesan
Plus
- ¼ - ½ cup (30-50 g) Grated cheese
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs (for a slight crunch)
Instructions
Meat filling
- Veggies - Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pot. Add the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the carrots and celery and continue to saute for 2 minutes more.2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 large Onion, 3 - 4 large Garlic cloves, 2 large Carrots, 2 large Celery stalks
- Meat - Add the ground meat, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned. Keep the heat on medium-high to help evaporate excess moisture. Then, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.1½ lbs Ground meat , 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- Deglaze - Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and combine well. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until reduced by half.1 cup Red wine, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp Salt , ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- Simmer - Next, add the broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Set aside.1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
Mashed potatoes
- Boil - Cover the potatoes in a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.2½ lbs Potatoes
- Mash the potatoes with a vegetable masher or potato ricer. Add the butter and milk (or cream) to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Stir in the grated cheese until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.¼ cup Unsalted butter, ½ cup Milk or cream, ½ tsp Kosher salt , ½ tsp White pepper powder, 1 cups Grated cheese
Assemble
- Oven - Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C / Gas Mark 6.
- Layer - In a large baking dish, evenly spread the meat filling. Dot the cheesy mashed potatoes all over the filling, spreading them out with a spatula to cover the filling completely. Top with grated cheese, followed by the breadcrumbs.¼ - ½ cup Grated cheese, 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- Bake - Place the baking dish on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Cool - Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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