Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

from diy-recipes.net
70 min

The Ultimate Classic Shepherd's Pie - also known as Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie. Features ground beef (or lamb) and vegetables in a savory gravy, crowned with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves -minced
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
  • 1/3 cup half & half
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

  2. 2

    Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spread the meat mixture evenly in a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Layer the mashed potatoes on top, smoothing them out to cover the meat evenly.