Baked Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

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A hearty casserole featuring a rich beef and vegetable filling beneath a fluffy layer of buttery mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. This English-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers Ground beef, Carrots, 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 520 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 English cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook 12 oz ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over the mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add 1/2 cup beef broth, stirring until the mixture thickens and simmers for 3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 diced carrots and 1/2 cup peas, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the filling to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Step 8: In a separate bowl, mix 3 cups mashed potatoes with 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
  9. Step 9: Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the filling, then use a fork to create a decorative pattern.
  10. Step 10: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

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