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Best Quick Easy Shepherd's Pie

Best Quick Easy Shepherd's Pie

A lightning-fast, flavor-packed shepherd's pie that’s surprisingly healthy and ready in under an hour.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Pot
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or lamb over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef or lamb
  3. Add the chopped onion and carrots to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
    1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  4. Stir in the can of diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
    1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  6. Mix in the frozen peas and corn. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    1/2 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup frozen corn, Salt and black pepper
  7. While the filling simmers, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
    2 pounds russet potatoes
  8. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add milk and butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
    1/2 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter, Salt and pepper
  9. Pour the meat filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy your Best Quick Easy Shepherd's Pie!