Native English Shepherd's Pie

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A comforting British classic featuring slow-cooked beef and vegetables beneath a golden mashed potato crust. This British-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers Ground beef, Carrots, Frozen 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 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: 25 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 British cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 100g carrots into 1/4-inch cubes. Peel and dice 907g potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes; boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), drain.
  2. Step 2: Mash potatoes with 2 tbsp butter and 120ml milk until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 100g diced onion for 5 minutes until golden. Add 100g diced carrots, cook 5 minutes more.
  4. Step 4: Add 454g ground beef to skillet, breaking into crumbles; cook 5-7 minutes until browned. Stir in 75g frozen peas, cook 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Step 5: Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top, creating ridges with a fork. Dot with remaining 1 tbsp butter.
  6. Step 6: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling around edges.

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