Layered Shepherd's Pie with Ground Beef and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A hearty shepherd's pie featuring savory ground beef and mixed vegetables under a fluffy mashed potato topping, baked to golden perfection. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, onion, carrot 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 4, 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
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 large peeled and cubed russet potatoes into a large pot of salted water (1/2 tsp salt), bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 diced medium carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet with vegetables, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup frozen peas, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 tsp salt, mashing until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x9-inch baking dish. Layer mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a spatula.
7. Step 7: Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until the potato topping is lightly golden around the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.