Servings:four.

My mom is the queen of meat stews. This shepherd’s pie is no exception. The filling is a perfect blend of meat and vegetables, simmered together and then baked under a golden brown mashed potato topping—a true comfort meal. My whole family loves this dish. Let’s face it, what toddler doesn’t love mashed potatoes? If you don’t eat red meat, substitute cubed chicken breast or thigh meat or turkey breast or tenderloin (the cooking time remains the same). Since this recipe has a longer walk-away time than most other recipes, take advantage of it and catch up with work or relaxation!

This recipe is excerpted fromQuick Fix Meals.

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Filling:

1 Tbs。olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup pearl onions (frozen or jarred, no need to thaw if frozen)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/4 lb. lean beef round, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Tbs。一个ll-purpose flour
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. table salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
One 28-oz. can diced tomatoes

Cheddar-Spiked Mashed Potatoes:

2 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
Table salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.Add the beef to the hot skillet and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to coat the beef. Return the vegetables to the skillet and stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover the pan, and simmer until the beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and pour over enough water to cover. Set pan over high heat, bring to a boil, and boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan. Add the cheese and sour cream and mash until smooth and well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. At this point, the potatoes should be slightly thin and easy to spread over the beef mixture. If they’re not, add more sour cream or low-fat milk.
Transfer the beef mixture to a deep dish pie plate or shallow casserole dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top and, using the back of a spoon, make an even layer.

If you’re stopping here:

Let cool for 15 minutes, then cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator or microwave before baking.

When you’re ready to eat:

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes (the baking sheet prevents messy oven cleanups, in case the filling bubbles over). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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indieengle| 10/11/2018

I made this with lamb and added approximately 1 t. of Za'atar to give it some extra flavor after reading a couple of the reviews. I also made sure to use lots of ground pepper when browning the meat and making the flour roux. I agree that the cheddar cheese in the mashed potatoes didn't really add to the flavor. This is a great meal for a cool fall or cold winter night.
一个ndyc163| 04/05/2015

Shepherds pie is made with lamb not beef. That would be a Cottage pie. The clue is in the dish's name!
davemck52| 11/03/2010

i didnt know shepards looked after cows
hzahran| 04/29/2010

Overall this dish was relatively quick and easy to make (which is what drew me to it for a quick mid-week meal). However, flavor seemed to be a bit lacking once the final product was presented. I used 90% lean ground beef in my version and while after I finished sauteing the vegetables and browning the meat the combo smelled very good, once I topped it with the mashed potatoes and baked it the flavor seemed lost. I love potatoes, but I found the flavor to be rather bland...I didn't pick-up on the cheese at all. And though I strained the ground beef mixture when transferring it to my baking dish, there still seemed to be a great deal of liquid in the final dish. I'd give this one another try though, in the hopes of increasing the seasoning and boosting flavor.