Classic Comfort Food: Easy Shepherd's Pie
 
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Timeless and delicious, this Easy Shepherd's Pie recipe will satisfy all your comfort food cravings and then some.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 large Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 8 Tbsp. Butter (1 stick) + additional for browning
  • 2 tbsp. Milk
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Chopped Carrots
  • ¾ cup Frozen Peas
  • Chopped Parsley, to garnish
  • S+P, to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil the potatoes: Place the peeled potatoes in a large pot with cold water. Make sure to cover them by at least an inch. Bring to a boil and then simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. You can add a pinch of salt to the water once it's boiling, if desired.
  2. Once the potatoes are tender, pour into a strainer and then into a large bowl. Add 1 stick of butter and begin to mash the potatoes with a fork or masher. Add milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined (we only used a pinch of salt + pepper, so just add to taste). Set potatoes aside.
  3. Sauté ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 - 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions and carrots in the meat's juices until softened, about 5 - 10 minutes. Add peas and continue to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, until warmed. Now add the ground beef to the veggies and mix until combined.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400F. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture on the bottom of a large casserole dish and then spread the potatoes evenly on top. Use a fork to create a design on top of the potatoes.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top layer has slightly browned. If necessary, you can use the broiler for a minute or two to help the browning process at the very end. Serve immediately with chopped parsley as a garnish.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/classic-comfort-food-easy-shepherds-pie/