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Beef Shepherd’s Pie

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1500 g ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 5 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 100 ml cream
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 for meat, 1 for mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 for meat, 1 for mashed potatoes
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 for meat, 1 for mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons oregano 1 for meat, 1 for mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 for meat, 1 for gravy
  • 2 cups potato water reserved for gravy
  • 2 tablespoons beef stock powder
  • 6 tablespoons butter 2 for gravy, 2 for potatoes, 2 melted for topping
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft.
  2. Heat a large pan with oil. Add carrots and onions, sautéing for 2–3 minutes. Add ground beef and two-thirds of the green onions. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess oil if needed.
  3. Drain the potatoes and reserve the water. Mash the potatoes, adding cream, spices, and a bit of cheese for thickness.
  4. In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture on the bottom. Scoop mashed potatoes over the top and spread evenly. Pour melted butter over the potatoes, coating them completely. Use a fork to create ridges for better butter distribution.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining green onions and cheese over the top.
  6. Broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese begins to brown. Check frequently to avoid burning.
  7. For the gravy, melt butter in the same pot used for the potatoes. Add flour and whisk into a slurry. Gradually add the reserved potato water, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Stir well, bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let the shepherd’s pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!