Beef and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A hearty British classic featuring ground beef in a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This one-dish meal is perfect for chilly evenings. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ground beef, carrots, frozen 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium, finely diced carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 lbs diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 5 minutes until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 medium diced carrots, cooking for 4 more minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then gradually pour in 1.5 cups beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Step 3: While the filling cooks, boil 2 lbs diced potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with 3 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup whole milk until smooth. Spread the beef filling evenly in a baking dish, top with the mashed potatoes, and use a fork to create ridges. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown.