Goodbye Shepherd's Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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 one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ground beef, carrots, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.