Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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A classic British-inspired casserole with a hearty beef and vegetable filling beneath a creamy, golden potato crust. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ground beef, yellow onion, carrots 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 321 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 321 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds ground beef
1 medium, diced yellow onion
2 medium, diced carrots
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 100g diced yellow onion and 100g diced carrots for 5 minutes until softened. Add 680g ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
Step 2: Stir in 30g tomato paste, 240ml beef broth, 15ml Worcestershire sauce, and 25g all-purpose flour. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in 150g frozen peas. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove from heat.
Step 3: Boil 800g diced potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with 60ml milk and 28g butter until smooth. Season with additional salt if needed.
Step 4: Spread beef mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling around the edges.