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Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

Irresistible Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for 25 Minutes

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A hearty and comforting shepherd’s pie made with ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, about 78 medium potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 2 sticks celery, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (halal)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup tomato passata
  • 1 cup frozen peas, no need to thaw

Instructions

  1. Start with the mashed potatoes topping. Peel and chop the potatoes into big chunks. Place them into a large pot, cover with water, and stir in salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 5 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with cornstarch, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add chicken broth, tomato passata, and peas. Simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Transfer the filling to a 13×9 oven-safe dish. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  8. Drain cooked potatoes and mash with olive oil, Greek yogurt, and milk. Season if needed.
  9. Spoon mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 2-4 minutes for a charred top.

Notes

  • Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Use lean ground beef for a less greasy filling.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg