Easy Shepherd's Pie
This Easy Sheperd's Pie recipe has a delicious ground beef filling with gravy and frozen vegetables. Prepare it on the Stove Top in less than 30 minutes, then broil for 5. This is a perfect shortcut dinner for busy weeknights and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 rib celery (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb. ground beef (I used 85% lean)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup brown gravy
- Salt/Pepper
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
Directions
- 1
My homemade mashed potato recipe is perfect for this recipe, you’ll make a half batch to end up with 3 cups. While the potatoes boil, prepare the filling.
- 2
Preheat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and celery. Saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Transfer to a lightly greased 9-inch pie pan or 7 x 11 casserole dish. Carefully spread warm mashed potatoes on top.
- 4
Set the oven rack about 5 inches away from the broiler. Set to a high broil, 550 degrees.