Beef Shepherds Pie Peas Corn (Printable)
Comforting ground beef with peas, corn, and creamy mashed potatoes baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 lbs ground beef
05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 cup beef broth
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 cup frozen peas
13 - 1 cup frozen corn
→ Mashed Potato Topping
14 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
15 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 1/2 cup whole milk
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes in large pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute.
03 - Add ground beef to skillet, break apart while cooking until browned, 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Pour in beef broth, simmer 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
06 - Stir in frozen peas and corn, cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
07 - Drain cooked potatoes, return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
08 - Spread beef mixture evenly in 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over top in even layer. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese if desired.
09 - Bake 25 minutes until top is lightly golden and filling bubbles. Broil 2-3 minutes for crispier top if desired.
10 - Let cool 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of savory beef filling and creamy mashed potatoes creates that perfect contrast of textures that makes comfort food so satisfying
- This recipe makes excellent leftovers, actually tasting even better the next day as the flavors meld together
02 -
- Cold butter creates smoother mashed potatoes than melted butter, so do not take that shortcut
- Letting the beef mixture cool slightly before topping helps prevent the mashed potatoes from sinking into the filling
03 -
- Warming the milk before adding it to the potatoes prevents them from becoming gluey
- If your filling seems too thick, add a splash more broth. Too thin, simmer another few minutes until it reduces