
Shepherd's Pie
DinnerOven60 minServes 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 lb potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tbsp butter
Amounts are scaled from the original 6 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.
Steps
- Boil the potatoes until tender, 15 minutes, then mash with milk, butter and salt.
- Brown the meat and onion until no pink remains (160°F); drain fat.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth and vegetables and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Spread in a baking dish, top with the mash and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Swaps
- Water plus a bouillon cube or a spoon of soy sauce can replace broth.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace ground beef; cook poultry to 165°F.
Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.