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Easy Shepherd's Pie

This is a great recipe to stick your leftover veggies in!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, traditional, vegetables
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 342kcal
Author Cultured Palate

Ingredients

Topping:

  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • OR
  • 5 medium potatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 pound broccoli I use frozen
  • 1 cup peas I use frozen
  • 5 medium carrots diced
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Unless you have leftover mashed potatoes, cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain, mash well and add butter, milk and salt.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Saute onions in oil.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Cut the broccoli into flowers and stems - slice stems in ¼ inch round pieces.
  • Add vegetables and the remaining ingredients to the ground beef mixture. Bring to a boil and cover. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Place the vegetable mixture in a greased 9" x 13" dish.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes over the top - dot with butter.
  • Bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes - until the potatoes are piping hot.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Extra Tips For Making A Shepherd's Pie;
  • If you have sweet potatoes that need used up this is also a delicious way to use them
  • You can substitute the ground beef for pork or lamb
  • Leave the ground beef out and use lentil or spinach for a delicious, hearty vegetarian meal.