Skillet Shepherd's Pie
Skillet Shepherd’s Pie is a great addition to the weekly meal rotation. Tender ground beef, savory vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes come together in one easy-to-make pan, offering a hearty meal the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 833kcal
Cost: $25
Equipment
- 12" cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled; cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup cheese cheddar; shredded
Beef Filling
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 6 tablespoon butter unsalted; divided
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 onions medium; diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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.
Notes
- Layer for Even Coverage: When assembling, spoon the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat and veggie filling. This ensures every bite has a balanced ratio of mashed potatoes to savory filling.
- Simmer the Filling: Make sure to let the meat and vegetable mixture simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake the shepherd’s pie until the potato topping is lightly browned, creating a perfect crispy, golden layer on top.
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
