Description

This Shepherd’s Pie offers an irresistible blend of flavors featuring creamy mashed potatoes and seasoned ground beef. It’s a simple, wholesome meal that’s sure to delight everyone at the table, making it the ideal choice for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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2 lbs white potatoes (about 5-6 medium-sized potatoes, chopped)
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp sour cream (optional add in for potatoes)
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme)
1 tbsp flour
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp worcestershire
2 cups frozen vegetables
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
2 tbsp chives (chopped, optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the chopped potatoes and cook for about 12-15 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes, then mix in the butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until well combined but still a bit chunky.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
Stir in the diced onions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir until coated. Gradually add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen vegetables. Cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.
Grease a 9×13 casserole dish and spoon the beef mixture evenly into the bottom. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef, smoothing out the top, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven, top with chives if desired, then serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For an extra creamy mash, use milk or cream when mashing the potatoes.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like peas or corn for more nutrition.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of the pie)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg