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Shepard's Pie

Cory
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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Irish

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
Keyword Potatoes, Shepard's Pie