Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Who does not like shepherd’s pie? There are several variations out there. Sometimes it is called Cottage Pie. This one was a snap! The only tricky part was the roux, melting the butter and adding the flour. Make your life easier and use instant potatoes!

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
• 4 cups Mashed Potatoes
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 12 oz. Frozen Peas and Carrots, thawed (Use a can of mixed peas and carrots)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add ground beef, onion and garlic.
• Cook until browned and drain.
• In another skillet or pan, melt putter and add flour.
• Cook roux for 2 minutes.
• Whisk in Worcestershire and milk.
• Cook for 1 minute to thicken.
• Combine beef mixture, gravy and thawed vegetables.
• Place in baking dish.
• Top with mashed potatoes and place in oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through. In the last few minutes sprinkle the cheese on the potatoes.

Author: reg45

Canadian guy living part time in Progreso, Yucatan. View all posts by reg45