Most of the “comfort food” recipes that I make are dishes that I grew up eating as a child. There’s something truly special about being able to recreate these cherished recipes from my childhood and share them with my loved ones. It brings me a great sense of happiness and comfort. One of my go-to comfort food recipes is Shepherd’s pie. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also perfect for feeding a crowd and as leftovers, as the flavors have time to meld together and become even more delicious the next day.

After cooking the ground beef, you can choose to remove some of the fat, but I like to leave a few tablespoons in for added flavor. My suggestion is to use your favorite mashed potato recipe to simplify the process, but if you need a recipe, click here for a simple (add link to mashed potato recipe), straightforward mashed potato recipe. If you’re preparing the Shepherd’s pie ahead of time, stop after completing step six. If you’ve stored it in the fridge, take it out 20-30 minutes before baking it in the oven at 375°F for 45 minutes to an hour. Don’t forget to complete step seven before baking it.

I hope this recipe brings you the same level of comfort and joy that it brings me and my family. It’s a beloved winter staple in our household, and I’d love to see your creations. Don’t forget to tag @roxiecappell in all of your photos!

Shepherd’s Pie

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs of ground beef
• ▢ 1 onion
• ▢ 1/2 paprika
• ▢ 1/2 chili powder
• ▢ 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1/4 cup beef stock
• ▢ 2 tablespoons of ketchup
• ▢ 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• ▢ 2 1/2 to 3 cups of frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, and corn
• ▢ 4 potatoes for mashed potatoes on top
• ▢ 1 egg

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Begin by sautéing the onion, then add the ground beef, and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add in the paprika, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Allow the mixture to simmer until the meat is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
• Add the ketchup and Dijon mustard (or for a spicier twist, consider using ½ tsp of horseradish in place of the mustard). Let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Finally, stir in the frozen peas, carrots, and corn mix. Cook the entire mixture for another 5 minutes.
• Next, create a bed of your favorite mashed potatoes on top of the beef and veggie mixture. (CLICK FOR MY EASY MASH RECIPE)
• Lightly brush an egg wash over the potatoes and then use a fork to make lines across the top. This will create a delightfully crunchy crust when the dish is baked.
• Bake the dish in the oven at 375°F for 25 minutes, and then turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Once finished, let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving.