Easy Shepherd's Pie

OtherBeefEasy1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.8 lb potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 0.5 cup mixed vegetables (diced carrots, corn, peas)
  • 1 0.5 lb ground round beef
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0 to taste salt, pepper, and other seasonings

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil peeled, quartered potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

  2. 2

    While potatoes cook, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, 6-10 minutes. Add carrots with onions; add peas or corn toward the end.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mash cooked potatoes with remaining 4 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread meat mixture in a large baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.

  6. 6

    Bake 25-30 minutes until top is lightly golden. Serve hot.