Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef and Roasted Vegetables

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

A comforting shepherd’s pie featuring savory ground beef and a medley of roasted vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers ground beef, carrot, 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 480 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
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 1 large, diced onion
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 large, peeled and quartered potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 diced medium carrots and 1 large diced onion with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, boil 3 large peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water (1/2 tsp salt) for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef until browned, breaking up with a spoon, about 6-7 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, roasted carrots and onions, and 1 cup frozen peas. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Dollop the mashed potatoes over the top and spread gently to cover the filling.
6. Step 6: Bake in the 400°F oven for 20 minutes until the potato topping is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.