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Skillet Shepherd's Pie
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Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Skillet Shepherd's Pie is a comforting and classic dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This savory and hearty dish is made with ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, all cooked together in a single skillet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Skillet Shepherd's Pie
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 833kcal
Author: Ned Adams
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • 12" cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 6 tbsp butter unsalted; divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 onions medium; diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 ½ cups beef stock
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled; cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup cheese cheddar; shredded
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Instructions

  • Boil potatoes in a large pot and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain and add cheese, heavy cream and 4 tablespoons of butter and combine.
  • Set potatoes aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Brown beef in a 12" cast iron skillet. 
  • Set aside beef in a bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in skillet.
  • Add onion, garlic powder, carrots and celery. Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add browned beef to skillet with beef stock, parsley, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf, pepper and Worcestershire sauce and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
  • Add cornstarch, peas and a small amount of water, simmer until thickened.
  • Spoon potatoes over mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 1511mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5438IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 6mg

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