Shepherd's Pie
A classic Shepherd's Pie recipe perfect for St Patty's Day!
Ingredients
Mashed Potato Layer
- 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup skim milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ½-1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Meat Layer
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
Mashed Potato Layer
- Place potato cubes into a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Heat potatoes on high and bring to a boil.
- Boil for about 15 -20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Drain water from potatoes.
- Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper
- Mash potatoes with a potato masher or electric beater.Meat Layer
- While potatoes are cooking heat oil is a saute pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until soft.
- Add in ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, thyme, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and stir until thickened.
- Stir in mixed vegetables.Place meat layer into a medium sized baking dish. Place mashed potatoes on top of meat layer and cover evenly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 21.8gProtein: 20.6gFat: 17.7gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 69.9mgSodium: 268.9mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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