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Shepherd’s Pie
In our opinion, shepherd's pie reigns as the ultimate comfort food. This heartwarming meal brings together a medley of veggies, creamy mashed potatoes, and an irresistible beef filling, creating a delightful combination of sides and mains all in one comforting bowl. Although our beef-filled version deviates slightly from the traditional recipe, the beauty of this dish lies in its versatility, allowing you to fully customize it to create your perfect shepherd's pie according to your preferences.
Ingredients
FOR POTATOES
- 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled
- Kosher salt
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
FOR BEEF MIXTURE
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 1 c. frozen corn
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash together until fully incorporated, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Make beef mixture: In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant and softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat.
- Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more.
- Sprinkle meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook 1 minute more and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let mixture thicken slightly, 5 minutes.
- Top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake until there is very little liquid visible and mashed potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes. Broil if desired.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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