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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe – Easy Comfort Food Favorite

Discover the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe—layered with seasoned meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners and make-ahead meals. Bake this comforting dish today!
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Ingredients

Meat & Veggies

  • 1 lb ground beef 100% grass-fed
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 2 onions diced
  • 4 celery stalks diced
  • 4 carrots diced
  • 1 bunch green onions diced
  • Garlic minced

Gravy

  • 2/3 cup red wine blend
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp beef Better than Bouillon
  • Frozen peas
  • Fresh thyme finely chopped
  • Fresh bay leaves finely chopped
  • Fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • S&P Salt & Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Cajun seasoning
  • McCormick Garlic & Herb seasoning
  • Badia complete seasoning

Topping

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Brown the ground meat, then add chopped veggies and cook until softened.
  • Add salt, pepper, paprika, and flour. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it smells roasted. Pour in red wine (or extra beef broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Stir in beef broth, herbs, peas, and beef bouillon. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until combined. Transfer the mixture to a 7x11 baking dish and let it cool slightly.
  • Spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, smoothing the top. Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern for texture. Sprinkle cheese and parsley on top.
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Enjoy!
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