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Homemade Shepherd’s Pie

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A comforting classic shepherd’s pie made with savory ground beef, vegetables, and herbs, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (finely diced)
  • 2 sticks celery (finely diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons white flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup red wine (or more broth if avoiding alcohol)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Brown the ground beef, then add garlic, onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  2. Season with salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until slightly roasted.
  3. Pour in red wine (or broth), scraping up browned bits. Stir in beef broth, peas, parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the filling to a baking dish and allow it to cool slightly.
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes if not already made.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread mashed potatoes over the filling without mixing. Create texture with a fork and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute red wine with additional beef broth if avoiding alcohol.
  • You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
  • Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
  • Place the baking dish on a lined tray to catch any spills.
  • For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the filling.

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