Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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

A comforting dish of seasoned ground beef and vegetables topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes baked to golden perfection. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 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 550 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
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs, peeled and quartered potatoes
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil 2 lbs peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 diced carrots, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add 4 tbsp butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup whole milk. Mash until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Transfer beef mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly on top. Use a fork to create texture on the potato surface.
7. Step 7: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
8. Step 8: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.