Beef Shepherds Pie Peas Corn (Printable)
Hearty casserole with ground beef, peas, corn, and creamy mashed potato topping baked to golden finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 lbs ground beef
05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 cup beef broth
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 cup frozen peas
13 - 1 cup frozen corn
→ Mashed Potato Topping
14 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
15 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - ½ cup whole milk
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
19 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender.
03 - While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
06 - Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
07 - Add peas and corn; cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
08 - Drain cooked potatoes and return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
09 - Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over the beef and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using.
10 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and filling is bubbling. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispier top, if desired.
11 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet corn and peas nestled in the beef filling creates little pockets of brightness that cut through all that richness
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if they actually last that long
02 -
- Cold milk can make your mashed potatoes gummy, always warm it slightly first
- The potato layer needs to completely seal the filling or it will bubble over and create a smoky mess in your oven
03 -
- Pat the beef mixture slightly with paper towels before adding the potato topping, too much liquid can make the potatoes soggy underneath
- Run your fork through the potatoes in a zigzag pattern to create maximum crispy surface area