Hearty Shepherd’s Pie: A Comforting Meal

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Chop and dice: Finely chop the onion, dice the carrot and tomato, mince the garlic, and slice the potatoes.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef

1. Sauté onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, thyme, and dried parsley.

Step 3: Add Vegetables and Stock

1. Mix in vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, diced tomato, and frozen peas.
2. Thicken the mixture: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Then, add the vegetable stock and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

Step 4: Layer the Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease the baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with oil.
3. Layer ingredients: Layer the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish. Top with the ground beef mixture, then layer the remaining potato slices on top. Season the top layer with a little salt and pepper.

Step 5: Bake

1. Cover and bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
2. Uncover and finish baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden on top.

Step 6: Serve

1. Garnish and enjoy: If desired, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Conclusion

This Hearty Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any day of the week. With its rich meat filling and tender potato topping, it’s sure to become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a warm, satisfying meal that you might just want to make three times a week! 🍽️✨