Goodbye Shepherd's Pie
A hearty, comforting dish of ground beef and vegetables smothered in a creamy mashed potato topping, designed to be so satisfying you'll never want to say goodbye to it. This Irish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 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 480 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, diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 large, finely diced yellow onion
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking into crumbles; drain excess fat. Add 2 diced carrots, 1 finely diced yellow onion, and 1 tsp salt; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux, then slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth. Simmer for 8 minutes until thickened, then stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread 3 cups mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Use a fork to create a textured pattern on the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and dot with 2 tbsp butter. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden brown around the edges.
