Old Fashioned Beef Shepherds Pie: A Cozy, Comforting Classic
A hearty and comforting classic dish made with ground beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and peas, cooking until tender.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Let cool before storing.
- Can be made ahead and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Beef Shepherds Pie, comfort food, classic recipes