The BEST Traditional Shepherd's Pie Recipe - it's super EASY!
You've got to try this easy shepherd's pie! This best shepherd's pie recipe is jammed pack with nutritious, yummy, and satisfying ingredients like mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, beef, and more. Our traditional shepherds pie, also known as cottage pie, is perfect for a quick weekday dinner that is delicious and filling!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup horseradish
- 1 large egg beaten
- 5 lb potatoes peeled and cut
- 3 large carrots peeld and cut
- 3 large parsnips peeled and cut
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground sirloin
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cup beef stock
- 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire
- 2-3 teaspoons chives garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by pre-heatting your oven broiler.
- Bring a large pot of water, halfway full with salted water, to a boil. Meanwhile peel and cut into large pieces 5 pounds of potatoes. Place potatoes in the pot of boiling water and cook 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, horseradish, and salt & pepper. Set Aside. Add in the beaten egg just before making the pie.
- While potatoes are cooking make the beef filling by heating olive oil in large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat & brown well; about 5 minutes. Now add the chopped veggies and bay leaf; season with salt & pepper. Cook until veggies are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour around beef, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add beef stock and bring to simmer to thicken it into a yummy, thick beef gravy; it will take about 3-4 minutes. Discard the bay leave and add the Worcestershire sauce.
- To assemple your Shepherd's Pie, put the meat gravy in a 9x13 pan. Spoon the mashed potatoe mixture over top and spread to make a nice thick layer. Broil the meat pie on the middle rack about 2 minutes - or until lightly browned. Garnish with chives and serve.