The Best Shepherd’s Pie

The Best Shepherd’s Pie

How to make Shepherd’s Pie:

• In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and cook for about a minute before adding in the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
• Add in the ground beef. Cook, breaking the beef up until no pink bit remain. Add in the peas, wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, bullion cube, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium and cook for 25-35 minutes (stirring every few minutes) until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. 
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
• In a pot over medium heat, melt together the cream, sour cream, and butter.
• While the meat is cooking boil the peeled potatoes in slightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until soft, do not overcook. Drain, then mash together with the melted cream, sour cream, and butter.
• Dollop the mashed potatoes over the top of the skillet with the filling, and smooth out the top.
• Use a fork to add marks into the top of the mashed potatoes or leave as is. 
• Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes on high to get the very tops of the potatoes crispy!

What veggie goes with this pie?

Since there are already veggies in it, you can really choose any type of veggies to enjoy with your shepherd’s pie. Some people prefer steamed carrots or even a nice big bowl of peas. Another great option to eat and enjoy would be a delicious side salad. We personally love it with a nice fresh salad and some warm crusty bread. 

Tips for making Shepherd’s Pie

Don’t skimp on the ingredients for making shepherd’s pie. This recipe is hearty and actually not hard to make. While the list of ingredients might be long, it’s worth every single one.

Invite over some friends to share in this delicious recipe. This recipe is meant to be shared. It creates a hearty dinner that is best served with friends. And there are actually many people who have never had this pie before! Can you believe it? This dish is like a classic that is supposed to be shared with others. 

Don’t miss out on making this recipe. It really is the best Shepherd’s Pie and is certain to make your taste buds and tummy very happy. 

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The Best Shepherd's Pie

Everyone loves this comfort food casserole. The Best Shepherd's Pie has a combination of ingredients is just like perfect harmony in your mouth.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp.  olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 celery rib, finely diced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• ¼ cup  flour
• ½ cup  frozen peas
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 ¾ cups beef broth (low sodium)
• ½ cup red wine (or extra broth)
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp.  dried thyme

Topping:

• 4 cups cubed and peeled potatoes
• ½ cup  heavy cream
• 6 tbsp. softened butter
• ¼ cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and cook for about a minute before adding in the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes, or until softened. 
• Add in the ground beef. Cook, breaking the beef up until no pink bit remain. Add in the peas, wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, bullion cube, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
• Brink the mixture to a simmer over medium and cook for 25-35 minutes (stirring every few minutes) until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. 
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
• In a pot over medium heat, melt together the cream, sour cream, and butter.
• While the meat is cooking boil the peeled potatoes in slightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until soft, do not overcook. Drain, then mash together with the melted cream, sour cream, and butter.
• Dollop the mashed potatoes over the top of the skillet with the filling, and smooth out the top
• Use a fork to add marks into the top of the mashed potatoes or leave as is. 
• Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes on high to get the very tops of the potatoes crispy!

Disclaimer

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.