Slow-Baked Beef and Root Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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A comforting English-inspired dish featuring tender beef, seasonal root vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. This English-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ground beef, carrots, potatoes 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 520 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 English cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 medium carrots
2 lb potatoes
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1.5 cups beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces, for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Step 2: Stir in 2 medium diced carrots and 1.5 cups beef broth, bringing to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until carrots are tender.
Step 3: Whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup milk in a bowl until smooth. Gradually stir into the pot, cooking for 3 minutes until thickened. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Boil 2 lb peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with 2 tbsp melted butter until smooth.
Step 5: Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.