Steff's Shepherd's Pie

Dive into comfort food bliss with **Steff’s Shepherd’s Pie**, a hearty, oven-baked classic that’s perfect for cozy family dinners. This recipe blends tender ground beef (or traditional lamb) with a rich medley of sautéed vegetables, savory tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, simmered to perfection in a beef broth base. The creamy, buttery mashed potato topping—made from russet potatoes—is the crowning glory, with optional shredded cheddar cheese for an irresistible golden crust. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this Shepherd’s Pie bakes to bubbling perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Packed with hearty flavors, colorful veggies like peas and corn, and an irresistibly smooth potato layer, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it piping hot and savor the comfort of this timeless classic! **Keywords**: Shepherd’s Pie recipe, ground beef Shepherd’s Pie, classic comfort food, baked casserole, mashed potato topping.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (or ground lamb for traditional preparation)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Add ground beef (or lamb) to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well combined. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken. Stir in the frozen peas and corn. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

While the filling simmers, prepare the mashed potatoes. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Step 8

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Transfer the meat and vegetable filling to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Spread the mashed potatoes on top of the filling, smoothing them into an even layer. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Step 12

Allow the Shepherd's Pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and comforting meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3226.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3673.6

Total Fat 194.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 561.5mg	0%
Sodium 4566.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.7g
Protein 146.4g	0%

Vitamin D 97.4IU	0%
Calcium 1032.1mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 10036.7mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 38.1%