Classic Shepherd's Pie
 
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Meat and veggies in a flavorful tomato based sauce, creamy mashed potatoes on top, and a layer of melty cheese...all your favorite textures in one dish! You're going to love it!
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Recipe type: Main Dish/Casserole
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried parsely
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup water + 1 tsp beef bouillon or 1 cup beef stock or broth
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 4-6 cups mashed potatoes (Make fresh or used instant..don't forget to salt them if you make fresh. I like to mash mine with buttermilk and butter. YUM!)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan that has a lid, add the olive oil, ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme. Mix and brown until meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. (At this point, you can drain excess fat if desired.)
  2. Add the all-purpose flour and tomato paste. Stir until completely incorporated and keep cooking for an additional 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  3. Next, add the water + bouillon or the beef stock/broth, Worcestershire sauce and the bay leaf. Stir well and then add the veggies. Stir and bring mixture to a simmer.
  4. Once simmering reduce heat to low (make sure it keeps simmering), and put the lid on. Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Evenly top the mixture with mashed potatoes. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until the edges are bubbly and the center is hot through.
  6. Remove and sprinkle with 2 cups of cheese. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, you can put the casserole under the broiler to get that slightly browned look on the cheese.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/classic-shepherds-pie/