Baked Shepherd's Pie with Ground Beef and Vegetable Medley

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

A comforting baked shepherd’s pie layered with savory ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, carrot, peas 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 480 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
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 large, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 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 cubed potatoes in salted water (1 tsp salt) for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with 4 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup milk until smooth and creamy.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Transfer beef mixture evenly into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top, smoothing with a spatula.
6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until potato topping is golden and edges are bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.