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classic shepherd's pie with golden Parmesan potato topping

Classic Shepherd's Pie with Parmesan Potato Topping

Make classic shepherd's pie with savory beef, vegetables, rich gravy, and a creamy Parmesan potato topping for a comforting family dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef or ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper for filling
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper for potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the flour and tomato paste. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.
  • Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.
  • Add butter, half & half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
  • Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour the meat mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Carefully spread into an even layer.
  • If the baking dish looks very full, place it on a rimmed baking sheet so that the filling doesn’t bubble over into your oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.