Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

from iowagirleats.com

Skillet Shepherd's Pie is comfort in a dish! Take from the stovetop to the oven, and then the dinner table. This gluten-free dinner recipe is a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1 shallot or small onion, chopped
  • pepper and homemade seasoned salt (see notes for salt recipe)
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • big pinch each dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten-free worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons gluten-free flour OR all-purpose flour (dish will not be GF if using AP flour)
  • 1-1/2 cups gluten-free beef stock
  • 1-1/4 cups frozen vegetable medley
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes (see notes for recipe)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any spillovers from skillet then preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Place an 12" or larger oven-safe skillet over medium high heat then add ground beef and shallots. Season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper, then brown. Add garlic and dried herbs then saute for 1 minute or until garlic is very fragrant. Add tomato paste and worcestershire sauce then stir to combine. Sprinkle in flour then stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Gradually add splashes of beef broth while stirring to avoid clumps then simmer, stirring often, until mixture has thickened, 3-4 minutes. Taste then add more seasoned salt and/or pepper if necessary. Remove skillet from heat then stir in frozen vegetables.

  4. 4

    Spoon mashed potatoes on top of meat and vegetables then spread into an even layer. Combine butter and garlic powder in a small dish then use a pastry brush or spoon to brush or drizzle the garlic butter on top. Run a fork around the mashed potatoes like recipe photos.

  5. 5

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until dish is bubbly. Place under broiler set to high to get the top golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.