Real English Shepherd's Pie with Root Vegetable Mash

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A comforting, authentic version of the classic dish using only genuine ingredients, honoring the 'real English' concept from culinary tradition. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ground beef, carrots, parsnips 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 510 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 British cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and dice 2 medium carrots and 2 medium parsnips into 1/2-inch cubes. Simmer with 1 cup beef broth and 1 tsp fresh rosemary for 15 minutes until tender. Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles. Add 1 finely diced small onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Step 3: Peel and cut 1.5 lbs russet potatoes into chunks. Boil until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then mash with 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Step 4: Spread meat mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading smoothly with a spatula. Score the surface with a fork. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling around the edges.

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