Beef Shepherds Pie Peas Corn (Printable)
Hearty beef and vegetable casserole topped with smooth mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 lbs ground beef
05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
06 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 cup beef broth
12 - 1 cup frozen peas
13 - 1 cup frozen corn
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Mashed Potato Topping
15 - 2.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
16 - ¼ cup milk
17 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
18 - ½ teaspoon salt
19 - ¼ teaspoon white pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
03 - Add milk, butter, salt, and white pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Add ground beef; cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the meat and mix well.
07 - Pour in beef broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
08 - Stir in peas and corn. Remove from heat.
09 - Spread the beef mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over the filling and spread evenly. Use a fork to create decorative ridges, if desired.
10 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
11 - Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like a proper hug on a plate
- The potato topping gets impossibly crispy while staying creamy underneath
02 -
- Drain the fat from the beef or the filling will be too greasy
- Letting it rest before serving is not optional, the filling needs time to set
03 -
- Use a fork to create ridges in the potatoes, they get extra crispy
- Brush the top with a little beaten egg for an even more golden finish