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Traditional dish shepherd s pie casserole with minced meat mashed potatoes

Hellofresh Shepherd's Pie Recipe

This Hellofresh shepherd's pie recipe is a hearty and warming meal perfect for a winter's night. It's packed with flavor and easy to make.
4.98 from 74 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6 people
Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Medium sized saucepan
  • Skillet preferably stainless steel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. sour cream
  • 1 pc. yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 pc. carrot large
  • ¼ cup celery diced fine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • ½ tbsp. thyme
  • cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Turn your broiler to high heat.
  • Finely dice the celery. Peel and halve the carrot. Remove the thyme stems and chop the leaves.
  • Fill a large saucepan with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes to the saucepan.
  • Cook until tender, which should take about 20 minutes.
  • When done, mash the potatoes with butter, thyme, and sour cream. Mash until the texture is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat some oil in a large skillet. Add the vegetables; carrot, celery, and onion.
  • Cook until tender, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic powder and thyme, and cook for another minute.
  • Add beef on top of the vegetables, breaking it into pieces.
  • Cook until the meat is browned. Make sure both sides are cooked equally.
  • Add flour and stir occasionally, combining well.
  • Add tomato paste, water, and beef stock. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens.
  • Place the mashed potatoes on top.
  • Top with cheddar cheese.

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Notes

  • Don’t overcook — Keep an eye on your skillet, and use a stainless one, if possible.
 
  • The potatoes — The potatoes should be similar in size and weight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hellofresh Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
487
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
527
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
799
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
544
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
324
mg
32
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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