Shepherd's Pie Recipe
This Classic Shepherd's Pie Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Hearty ground beef is mixed with all sorts of goodies and topped with a rich garlic potato topping. It can keep you warm on even the coldest days!
Servings 6
Calories 331kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Meat Layer
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Ingredients for the Potato Topping
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender. Remove from water and set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the diced onion and minced garlic. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Stir in the frozen corn, peas, and carrots.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the beef broth and corn starch until well combined. Pour over the beef mixture and simmer over medium low heat until thickened.
- Pour the meat mixture in the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare the potato topping by seasoning the cooked potatoes with salt, pepper and garlic.
- Stir in the butter, milk, and parmesan cheese. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Spread the potato mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the potatoes have begun to brown and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for five to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal