Shepherd's Pie

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A comforting English classic with a rich beef and vegetable filling under a fluffy potato crust. This English-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers Ground beef, Russet potatoes, 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 600 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: 50 min Serves 6 English cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and return to the pot.
  2. Step 2: Add 30 grams butter, 100 milliliters milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 2 diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes more.
  4. Step 4: Add 500 grams ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 8 minutes until browned. Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 200 milliliters beef broth and 100 grams frozen peas, then simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish, spread evenly, and top with the mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

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