A Shepherd’s Pie is so good, it’s like the shepherd’s blessing for your taste buds.
Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional delicacy from Great Britain made with a savory ground beef filling and crowned with creamy mashed potatoes.
The combination of these ingredients, combined with the warmth of the oven, creates a dish that is both comforting and nourishing!
Are you ready to whip up a delicious Shepherd’s Pie?
Here are some fun facts you need to know before you get cooking!
- It’s believed that Shepherd’s Pie first appeared in the 1700s in the British Isles and was a way for shepherds to use up leftovers from their flocks.
- The dish was traditionally made with lamb or mutton, as this was the most widely available meat at the time.
- Shepherd’s Pie is believed to have originated in Scotland.
- In Scotland, Shepherd’s Pie is known as “Cottage Pie”.
- Shepherd’s Pie is a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables.
But the real secret behind Shepherd’s Pie lies in its ingredients. Each one adds something special to the dish!
With our recipe that’s easy to follow, you can make a Shepherd’s Pie that will leave you feeling full and content:
Ingredients
- Onions
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Thyme
- Peas
- Ground beef
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, peas, and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring to break up large pieces until the beef is browned; this should take about 8 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth and flour, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, approximately 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley (if available).
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over a cast iron skillet.
- Top with mashed potatoes, evenly distributing them.
- Bake until the potatoes are golden brown and bubbly, approximately 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving!
It’s a classic comfort food that is sure to please the whole family, is easy to make, and can be modified to be healthier.
Here is a video of the whole process:
With layers of creamy mashed potatoes, savory ground beef and veggies, and a hint of herbs, it’s a hearty and delicious meal that your family will love.
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If you have questions about the recipe, feel free to leave them in the comments section. I respond to every one!