Shepherd’s Pie from @TinaKashian1 #giveaway

Hello from TINA KASHIAN! A couple weeks ago we went to an Irish Pub and my husband ordered Shepherd’s Pie. I ordered a cheeseburger and regretted my decision as soon as I tasted a bite of his food. I’ve been craving Shepherd’s Pie ever since and decided to try to make it on my own. It’s not difficult to make but has a few steps. I was rewarded for my effort when my two teen girls liked the dish. Always a win!

 

Ingredients for mashed potato topping:

2 pounds of potatoes peeled and cut into chunks

4 tbsp butter

¼ cup sour cream

¼ cup milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for mashed potato topping:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups of frozen peas, carrots, and corn (I used fresh carrots and diced them)

½ cup beef broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil the potatoes in water until fork tender. Drain the water. Add butter, sour cream, milk, and salt and pepper Mash the potatoes with a mixer until creamy. Set aside in a bowl.

 

 In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with the onions and garlic. Drain excess fat/grease. 

 

Add the peas, carrots, and corn and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for ten minutes.

 

Spray a 9 x 13 dish with nonstick spray. Spread the meat mixture in an even layer. Top the meat with the mashed potatoes and smooth with the back of a spoon. You can use a fork to make ridges in the potatoes. The ridges will brown well.

 

 

Bake for 30 minutes until brown. Enjoy!

 Do you enjoy Shepherd's Pie? What is your favorite comfort food?

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