Shepherd’s Pie is one of those classic comforting meals that you can whip up any time and it just sounds good. Flavorful ground beef in a rich tomato-y sauce with the perfect blend of veggies all topped off with a layer of buttery, creamy mashed potatoes. I mean, does comfort food get any better than that? I know we all have our own version of this classic (and yes, we’ll get into the lamb v. beef debate down below!), but this is mine, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Looking for more Shepherd’s Pie-inspired recipes? Check out my BBQ Chili Shepherd’s Pie, Creamy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, or Meat Lover’s Shepherd’s Pie!
Ingredients Needed:
Oil: use a neutral flavored oil to sauté the veggies and brown the beef. Aromatics: we’re creating a flavor base with the classic veggie trio made up of carrots, celery, and onion. Seasonings: a simple blend of salt, minced garlic, and black pepper kick the flavor of the ground beef up a notch. Ground Beef: use lean ground beef so it isn’t too oily. You can also swap this with ground pork, turkey or chicken. (Got extra? Try this Tater Tot Casserole or this Hamburger Helper Recipe) Beef Broth and Cornstarch: whisked together to form a slurry which helps absorb moisture and thicken the beef mixture. Ketchup and Tomato Paste: adds richness and flavor to the sauce. Worcestershire Sauce: provides the tomato sauce with a subtle salty tang. Frozen Veggies: we’re adding some extra color and texture with the addition of frozen peas and frozen corn. Mashed Potatoes: we’re making a quick homemade mashed potatoes recipe with russet or golden potatoes, milk, butter, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie
This classic comfort food recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep!
Variations
Use another meat. Ground lamb or ground turkey would also be delicious. Try other potatoes. You can put any mashed potatoes you like over your ground beef and veggies. Try Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Add more veggies. Sauté more veggies with the onion, celery, and carrot or add frozen mixed veggies with the peas and corn. You really can’t go wrong! Make it vegetarian. Swap the ground beef out for a meatless variety or add more veggies to bulk it up. Make it cheesy. Layer on a handful of shredded cheddar for a gooey, cheesy finish.
Serving Suggestions
This Shepherd’s Pie can totally be a complete meal all on its own, but if you want to bulk it up a bit, feel free to serve it alongside any of your favorite side dishes. I love a slice of Garlic Bread, a pile of Roasted Green Beans, or Roasted Vegetables.
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