Shepherd's Pie - The Best Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the frozen peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, prepare the mashed potatoes.
7. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
8. Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat and vegetable mixture, making sure to cover it completely.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden brown.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 23g
• Fat: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 890mg

Tips

• You can use ground lamb instead of ground beef if you prefer.
• If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken or vegetable broth instead.
• Add more vegetables if you want to make it more nutritious. You can add diced celery or bell peppers.
• If you want a more crispy topping, you can broil it for the last few minutes of baking.
• You can make this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a day or two. Just reheat it in the oven before serving.

Conclusion