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A golden brown Easy Shepherd's Pie in a baking dish with fork ridges on the mashed potato topping.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • 2 cups frozen mixed peas and carrots
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • Place cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender, then drain.
  • Mash the potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, frozen vegetables, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture, using a fork to create peaks on the surface.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the potato topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.