Shepherd's Pie Calgary Style

Bring comfort food to the next level with this hearty Shepherd’s Pie Calgary Style, a classic dish reimagined with bold flavors and rich textures. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe features a savory filling of ground beef, sweet carrots, peas, and aromatic thyme, all simmered in a rich beef broth and Worcestershire-based sauce. The topping is a creamy, cheesy mashed potato layer made with russet potatoes and aged cheddar, baked to golden perfection with irresistible crispy ridges. With just 25 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like tomato paste, garlic, and onions, this crowd-pleasing casserole captures the essence of Canadian comfort cuisine while offering an elevated twist. Serve it warm and watch as the perfectly balanced mix of flavors delights every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 150 grams frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 milliliters beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 100 milliliters milk
• 100 grams aged cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Start by making the mashed potato topping: Boil the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with unsalted butter, milk, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and carrots, cooking them for 5–7 minutes or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to remove any raw flour taste.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 7

Add the fresh thyme and frozen peas. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, starting at the edges to prevent spillage and smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 9

Use a fork to create small ridges on top of the mashed potatoes, which will brown nicely in the oven.

Step 10

Bake the shepherd's pie in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the mashed potato topping is golden and crispy.

Step 11

Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Calgary-style shepherd's pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2722.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3427.5

Total Fat 193.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 577.1mg	0%
Sodium 4929.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 165.0g	0%

Vitamin D 101.8IU	0%
Calcium 1260.3mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 8428.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 32.4%