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Old-Fashioned Shepherd's Pie

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people
Calories 557kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

For the potato layer
  • 6 gold potatoes (or 3 large russet potatoes)
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the meat leayer
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground lamb or turkey)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves, minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 TBS flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 TBS tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup peas and carrots (frozen)
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn (frozen or canned)

Instructions

For the potato layer
  • Peel and chop potatoes into small chunks and place in a large pot of water. Bring water to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain water from the pot and mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cover to keep warm, and set aside.
For the meat layer
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a large casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion. Break up the meat as it's cooking. Cook until browned and onions are translucent. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle flour over the meat and onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce and heat to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and stir in the frozen peas and carrots and corn. Cook for 5-10 minutes until heated through and thickened.
  • Pour meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly in a thick layer across the bottom.
  • Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meat layer.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes prior to serving.
  • Scoop shepherd's pie into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 1431mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3559IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 6mg