Beef Shepherds Pie Peas (Printable)
Savory beef casserole layered with sweet peas, carrots, and creamy mashed potato topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 ½ lbs ground beef
06 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - 1 cup beef broth
11 - 1 cup frozen peas
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Mashed Potato Topping
13 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 - ½ cup whole milk, warmed
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
03 - Add butter and warm milk to potatoes. Mash until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
05 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
07 - Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes.
08 - Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top, smoothing with a spatula.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and filling is bubbling. For a browner top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the ultimate comfort food that tastes even better as leftovers the next day
- The combination of creamy mashed potatoes and savory beef filling is pure nostalgia in every bite
02 -
- Dont skip draining excess fat from the beef or your filling will be greasy
- Make sure to warm the milk before adding it to potatoes for the smoothest result
03 -
- Use the back of a spoon to create decorative ridges in the potato topping for extra crispy edges
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before topping with potatoes to prevent mixing