Name: Old Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef; 2 tablespoons Onion; 2 tablespoons Butter; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Carrots; 2.5 cups Potatoes mashed

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Old Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Grease 1½ quart heat-resistant glass bowl and set aside.

Melt butter in skillet.

Brown beef and onion lightly in melted butter.

Add salt.

Place cooked, diced carrots in bottom of well-greased 1½ quart heat-resistant glass bowl.

Over carrots, pour browned beef mixture.

Top with mashed potatoes.

If desired, place remaining mashed potatoes in a cake decorating bag and use tips to pipe a design on top.

Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned around the edge.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Potato Perfection 🥔
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the most creamy and buttery mashed potato topping that will create a golden, crispy crust when baked.
Flavor Layering 🧅
Caramelize the onions slowly before adding ground beef to build a deeper, more complex base flavor for the shepherd's pie filling.
Moisture Magic 💧
Add a splash of beef broth or red wine to the meat mixture to prevent dryness and enhance the overall richness of the dish.
Crispy Top Technique 🔥
Use a fork to create textured peaks in the mashed potato topping, which will become beautifully golden and crisp when baked.
Make-Ahead Mastery 🕰️
Shepherd's pie can be assembled completely and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking, allowing flavors to meld and making meal prep easier.