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Cozy Classic Shepherd's Pie with Browned Mashed Potato Peaks

The ultimate cozy fall comfort dinner. Savory lean minced beef, sweet carrots, and peas simmered in a rich rosemary-thyme gravy, topped with fluffy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and baked to golden crispy perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Place peeled cubed potatoes into a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Drain thoroughly and return to warm pot for 1 minute to dry. Mash with butter, warm milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until silky smooth. Set aside.
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and glossy. Fold in frozen peas and remove from heat.
  1. Transfer meat mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish (or leave in oven-safe skillet). Spread mashed potatoes across the top to seal edges.
  2. Use fork tines to create peaks and ridges across the surface. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbling. Broil on HIGH for 2-3 minutes for golden crispy peaks.
  3. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 890mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 4.2mg

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