Shepard's Pie
This Non-Traditional Shepherd’s Pie puts a fun twist on the classic comfort dish with bold flavors and simple, easy prep. Loaded with a savory meat filling, colorful veggies, and a creamy mashed potato topping, this modern version is hearty, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes (5-6 medium sized russets will work)
- 1 ¼ cup half and half (milk is fine too)
- 1-2 tablespoon sour cream
- ⅓ cup butter
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cheese of your choice (cheddar or smoked gouda work well)
- salt
- pepper
- 1-2 tablespoon garlic powder
Meat Filling
- 1.5-2 lbs ground beef (turkey or lamb work as well)
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 24 oz marinara/pasta sauce (should be about 1 jar)
- 1 bag frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1-2 teaspoon thyme
- 1-2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and cut your potatoes into large cubes
- Boil your potatoes in a large pot until fork tender (likely 15-20 minutes)
- Once potatoes are done, drain and mash your potatoes
- Add in your warm half and half or milk and mix
- Add in your butter and mix
- Add in your sour cream and mix
- Add in your salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheeses. Mix and taste to adjust seasoning
Meat Filling & Assembly
- Preheat oven to 400 deg
- Add 1-2 tablespoon oil to a skillet on medium heat
- Cook your onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes or until softened
- Add in garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes
- Add in your ground beef and cook until full browned
- Add in your peas and carrots and cook for a few minutes
- Add in your jar of marinara/pasta sauce
- Add in thyme, rosemary, parsley, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, pepper and let simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes
- Add your meat filling to a baking dish
- Top with your mashed potatoes and spread evenly across the top
- Brush on some melted butter on top of the potatoes
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (make sure to place a tray under the baking dish just in case it over flows during baking.
- Broil on top for 2-3 minutes
- Let rest and serve
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