British Shepherd's Pie
A classic British comfort dish made with ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Shepherd's Pie is a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio works well
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotchopped
- ●1 bunch collardschopped
- ●1 cup mushroomsliced
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flourfor thickening gravy
- ●1 cup beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup milkwhole or 2%
- ●2 tbsp butterunsalted
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●4-6 servings mashed potatosee note for recipe
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add chopped onion, carrot, and mushroom to the pan and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Stir in flour to thicken the gravy, then add beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add chopped collards to the pan and cook until wilted.
- 6
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
Top with mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly to cover the top.
- 9
Dot the top of the potatoes with butter.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!