Mashed Potato Crusted Beef and Vegetable Pie

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A savory beef and root vegetable filling topped with a golden, herb-infused potato crust for a classic comfort dish. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers ground beef, olive oil, onion 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 500 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, and cook for 8 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 large onion, diced, 2 medium carrots, diced, 2 medium parsnips, diced, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and liquid reduces slightly.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the filling to a 9-inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, spreading evenly to cover the filling. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until the potato crust is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

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