Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe

Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe

from modernmealmakeover.com
85 min
12 servings

This Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe is the ultimate Irish comfort food. Shepherd's Pie (or Cottage Pie) with hearty beef & fluffy mashed potatoes this pie will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ cups yellow onion ((diced))
  • 2 lbs ground beef ((I prefer to use 80/20))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp rosemary leaves
  • 2 tsp parsley flakes
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups frozen mixed peas and carrots
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 4 large russet potatoes or 8 small / medium russet potatoes ((Cubed into ¾-inch squares))
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup half & half
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese ((grated))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 Degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Then set aside.

  2. 2

    Peel and cut potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until the can be smashed with a fork. Cook time will be 10-15 minutes.