English Heritage Shepherd's Pie
A classic British dish with a creamy mashed potato topping, celebrating the cultural roots of the English-speaking population. This British-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ground beef, onions, carrots 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 380 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
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup, chopped onions
- 1 cup, diced carrots
- 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 4 medium, mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, cook 1.5 lbs ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onions over medium heat until browned. Add 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash 4 medium potatoes with 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 3: Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top, smoothing the surface. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
