Description
A comforting and delicious Cheesy Beef Shepherd’s Pie Bake, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 500g (1 lb)
- Onion, finely chopped: 1 small
- Garlic, minced: 3 cloves
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
- Beef broth / water: 1/2 cup
- Paprika: 1 tsp
- Salt & black pepper: To taste
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Potatoes, peeled & cubed: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
- Butter: 4 tbsp
- Milk or heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Salt & pepper: To taste
- Cheddar cheese, shredded: 1.5 – 2 cups
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup (optional, for stretch)
Instructions
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and mash while hot. Add butter, milk/cream, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Layer: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add broth and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Spread the beef mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes on top and smooth evenly. Sprinkle generously with cheddar and mozzarella if using.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting to help layers set and give clean slices. Serve with a simple green salad, steamed veggies, or garlic bread.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots to the beef layer for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg