European
Shepherd's Pie with Beef
This comforting shepherd's pie features a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, making it a satisfying meal.
Similar dish · Photo: Abhinaba Basu from Redmond, United States (CC BY)
Draft · not yet kitchen-tested
Shopping for just this dinner: about $39.37 in whole packs at Ontario average prices, pantry staples not counted. Planned with other dinners that share packs, it usually costs less.
Ingredients
- 600 gLean ground beef
- 4 medium yellowYellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 mediumCarrots, diced
- 200 gFrozen peas
- 1 mediumYellow onions, diced
- 70 mlTomato paste
- 50 gSalted butter
- 125 ml2% milk
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- 1 cloveGarlic, minced
- 250 mlChicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tspSalt
- 1 tspGround black pepper
- 1 tspDried thyme
Method
- Place the 880 g peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.⏱ 20 min timer in cook mode
- While potatoes cook, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the 250 g diced yellow onion and 160 g diced carrots, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the 600 g ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.⏱ 15 min timer in cook mode
- Stir in the 5 g minced garlic, 70 ml tomato paste, 2.5 g dried thyme, 6 g salt, and 2.5 g black pepper into the beef mixture. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the 250 ml chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in the 200 g frozen peas.⏱ 5 min timer in cook mode
- Return the drained potatoes to their pot. Add 50 g of butter and 125 ml of milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Evenly spread the beef mixture in the bottom of the oven-safe skillet or transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the beef mixture, ensuring it covers completely. You can create peaks with a fork for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Use the longer time of 25 minutes for a deeper golden crust.⏱ 25 min timer in cook mode
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.⏱ 5 min timer in cook mode