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Easy Beef Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: Classic Comfort Food

Classic Beef Shepherd’s Pie

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef Lean or extra lean preferred
  • 1 whole onion Chopped
  • 2 whole carrots Diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper To taste
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes Prepared in advance
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  • Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and dried thyme. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and the liquid reduce slightly.
  • Add the frozen peas to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Top with the prepared mashed potatoes, spreading them out carefully to cover the beef completely. Use a fork to create texture on the surface.
  • If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.