Shortcut Shepherd's Pie

[MashaBear]

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Check out this Shortcut Shepherd's Pie recipe! With flavorful ground beef, veggies, and crispy potato tots on top, it's comfort food at its finest! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Give it a try and watch everyone devour it in minutes!



Shortcut Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed
• 1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs or pinch dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 10 ounces frozen mixed peas and carrots
• 1 pound frozen mini or regular potato tots (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil. When you start to see wisps of smoke, crumble the ground beef evenly into the pan. Cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes, then break it up and turn it to brown any remaining pink spots, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the beef to a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Turn the heat down to medium and discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add the onions, garlic, and thyme, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked beef, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs if using. Fold in the peas and carrots.
3. Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square casserole pan, and top with the potato tots and Cheddar. Bake until the potato tots are crisp and the meat layer is bubbling up the sides, 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious and easy Shortcut Shepherd's Pie!

 

[Prutsald]

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Check out this Shortcut Shepherd's Pie recipe! With flavorful ground beef, veggies, and crispy potato tots on top, it's comfort food at its finest! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Give it a try and watch everyone devour it in minutes!



Shortcut Shepherd's Pie

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed
• 1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs or pinch dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 10 ounces frozen mixed peas and carrots
• 1 pound frozen mini or regular potato tots (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil. When you start to see wisps of smoke, crumble the ground beef evenly into the pan. Cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes, then break it up and turn it to brown any remaining pink spots, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the beef to a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Turn the heat down to medium and discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add the onions, garlic, and thyme, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked beef, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs if using. Fold in the peas and carrots.
3. Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square casserole pan, and top with the potato tots and Cheddar. Bake until the potato tots are crisp and the meat layer is bubbling up the sides, 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious and easy Shortcut Shepherd's Pie!

Had a blast making this Shepherd's Pie with my partner last weekend. Added extra cheese on top, turned out amazing!

 

[ChocoJay]

Shortcut Shepherd's Pie? Yum! Can't resist a classic comfort dish made easy!

 

[Kurt]

Shortcut Shepherd's Pie is an absolute comfort food classic! This hearty dish, with its flavorful meat filling and creamy mashed potato topping, is like a warm hug on a chilly evening.

 

[MashaBear]

Shortcut Shepherd's Pie is an absolute comfort food classic! This hearty dish, with its flavorful meat filling and creamy mashed potato topping, is like a warm hug on a chilly evening.

Absolutely! Shortcut Shepherd's Pie is one of those dishes that just hits the spot every time. It's like the ultimate comfort food, and your description captures it perfectly. Thanks for reminding us of this cozy classic!