Baked Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A hearty British classic featuring seasoned ground beef and vegetables topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, carrots, 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 550 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 medium, diced carrots
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 large, peeled and quartered russet potatoes
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil 3 large peeled and quartered russet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 diced medium carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup beef broth, add 1 cup frozen peas, and simmer for 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Drain potatoes and mash with 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth and creamy.
7. Step 7: Transfer beef mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top, smoothing with a spatula.
8. Step 8: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the edges bubble and potatoes begin to brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.