Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups beef flavoured brot; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes (found in deli section of most grocery stores

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Prep 35 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

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Wondering how to make a traditional shepherd’s pie? Our version of this classic comfort food is made with garlic mashed potatoes and flavourful ground beef. It's so easy, it practically makes itself.

Jun 4, 2018

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 cups beef flavoured brot
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes (found in deli section of most grocery stores

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
2

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Add frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
4

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk until well blended. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish.
5

Meanwhile, cook mashed potatoes as directed on package. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
6

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese onto mashed potatoes before baking for a cheesy topped Shepherd's Pie.
Tip 2
Any flavour refrigerated mashed potatoes can be substituted for the garlic mashed potatoes in this recipe.