Shepherd’s Pie

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:
   1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   2. Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Cook ground beef:
   1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
   2. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
   3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Add vegetables:
   1. Stir in diced carrots, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
   2. Cook for another 5 minutes, until vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Prepare mashed potatoes:
   1. While the beef mixture is cooking, prepare mashed potatoes.
   2. Boil peeled and diced potatoes until fork-tender.
   3. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
   4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Assemble shepherd’s pie:
   1. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish.
   2. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
6. Bake:
   1. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Serve:
   1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
   2. Enjoy your comforting Homemade Shepherd’s Pie!

Cooking Notes:

You can customize the vegetables and herbs according to your preference.
Leftover shepherd’s pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories (per serving): Approximately 350 calories per serving. Dive into this hearty and flavorful Shepherd’s Pie! 🥧