A comforting, homestyle shepherd’s pie with seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. This classic dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Author:Richard Langley
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them with milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the frozen peas, frozen corn, condensed tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meat mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
For an extra creamy mash, add a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese.
You can substitute lamb for beef to make a traditional cottage pie.
Add other vegetables like green beans or mushrooms if you like.