Baked Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potato Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A comforting baked shepherd's pie featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes baked to a golden crust. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, olive oil, onion into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large, peeled and quartered russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil 2 large peeled and quartered russet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 diced medium carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, breaking up meat and cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until mixture thickens.
5. Step 5: Drain potatoes and mash with 4 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup whole milk until creamy and smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
6. Step 6: Transfer meat mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to cover completely.
7. Step 7: Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until potato topping is golden and edges bubble. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.