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Shepherd's Pie

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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 50 minutes
This savory and filling Shepherd's Pie recipe is sure to be a hit with your family! It's classic comfort food that hits the spot every time! This recipe costs $2.35 per serving and $9.40 for the whole recipe.
Servings 4
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings4

Ingredients

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 4 Carrots
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Celery Stalks
  • 1 qt Beef Broth
  • 8 oz Peas Frozen
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • .25 cup Ketchup
  • .25 cup Flour
  • .25 cup Butter
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lb Potatoes
  • .25 cup Milk
  • 4 oz Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Method

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the carrots and onions. Dice the celery. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Shred cheese if needed.
  2. Make Mashed Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and add the potatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat and drain. Add milk and butter and mash using a potato masher or other tool. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside until ready to use.
  3. Cook Filling: Add a small amount of oil to a large dutch oven or frying pan and preheat over medium-high heat until the pan is hot and the oil begins to shimmer. Add ground beef and cook while chopping so that it doesn't clump together. Remove the meat and set aside in a bowl. In the same pot, add celery, onion, and carrot and cook while stirring for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have caramelized and have softened. Add butter and flour to the vegetables and stir until everything is coated with the flour and the butter is melted. Add the meat back in then add the broth, peas, worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Stir until well combined and the mixture has begun to thicken. Cook for 20-30 minutes allowing the mixture to reduce and thicken while the vegetables soften. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once the vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Finish the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°. If you are using an oven-safe pan, you can finish the pie in the same pot, if not, pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan. Take the mashed potatoes and spread evenly across the top of the filling. Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with the shredded cheese and place in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top starts to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
  5. Meal Prep Tip: This dish stores very well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze individual servings in a quart-sized bag for up to 6 months. Simply remove from the freezer and the storage bag and microwave at 50% power until it is warmed through.