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April 29, 2025

Hearty, filling, shepherd's pie makes a delicious dinner for when you're craving comfort food. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

25 Ingredients
EASY

Ingredients

Servings
0 allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Peel the potatoes and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Place the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Set the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes until they can be easily pierced with a fork, 15-18 minutes.
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Once tender, drain the potatoes in a large colander and return them to the pot. Add the butter, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add milk and stir gently to combine.
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Thinly slice the mushrooms.
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Finely dice the onion.
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Finely dice the carrot
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Finely dice the celery.
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In an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add mushrooms and salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their juices and are nicely browned, 5-6 minutes.
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Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
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Add the olive oil to the pan. When oil shimmers, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they are soft and translucent, 7-8 minutes.
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Add the lean ground beef, thyme, nutmeg, salt and black pepper to the skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking beef up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, 7-8 minutes.
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Return mushrooms to skillet. Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, corn, and peas to the pan. Stir until the corn and peas are thawed, about 2 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture. Cook, stirring constantly to incorporate and toast the flour, about 1 minute.
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Slowly stream the beef broth into the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until broth begins to bubble and thicken, about 2 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared pie plate and smooth into an even layer.
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Spoon the potatoes over the beef mixture, spreading them all the way to the edge. Use the back of the spoon to make small peaks in the potatoes.
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Place the pie plate on a large baking sheet. Bake the pie on middle rack of oven until potatoes are lightly golden and the edges are bubbling, 15-17 minutes.
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Check to see that pie is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow to rest for 7-10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Potato Mashing Magic 🥔
    Use a ricer or food mill for ultra-smooth mashed potatoes, preventing lumps and creating a silky-smooth potato topping that spreads like a dream.
  • Flavor Layering Technique 🧅
    Caramelize your onions and mushrooms slowly before adding ground beef to build a deep, rich base of umami flavors that elevate the entire dish.
  • Crispy Potato Top Hack 🔥
    Brush the potato layer with a mixture of melted butter and a touch of olive oil, then use the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes to create a golden, crispy surface with beautiful browning.
  • Moisture Control Trick 💧
    Add a tablespoon of tomato paste to your meat mixture to help bind the filling and prevent excess liquid from making the pie soggy.
  • Make-Ahead Master Plan 🕰️
    Assemble the entire shepherd's pie up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, allowing the flavors to meld and making weeknight dinner prep a breeze.

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