Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Jonas Mitchell

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

A comforting layer of seasoned ground beef and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Ready in 45 minutes with everyday ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen peas
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cups mashed potatoes (instant or homemade)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Equipment

1 Large skillet or oven-safe pot
1 9x13-inch baking dish (if not using oven-safe skillet)
1 Wooden spoon or spatula
1 Potato masher (for homemade mashed potatoes)

Method

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds more.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in peas. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer filling to a baking dish (or use an oven-safe skillet). Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to the edges.
Sprinkle with cheddar, if using.
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden. Broil 2-3 minutes for extra color, if desired.
Rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Total time assumes instant mashed potatoes. Add 20-25 minutes if making mashed potatoes from scratch.
See the Instant vs. Homemade Mashed Potatoes comparison in the post for details.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.