Shepherds Pie

Cozy Shepherd’s Pie

INGREDIENTS

Meat Filling

• 1 lbs ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped

• 1½ tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ¾ tsp dried)

• 1–1¼ tsp salt, to taste

Mashed Potato Topping

• 2½ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut

• 1 stick butter

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp cayenne

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until fork-tender, drain, and set aside.

3. In a nonstick pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove meat and set aside.

4. In the same pan, add olive oil or butter. Add onion, and garlic. Cook until translucent and fragrant.

5. Add carrots, and mushrooms. Season with rosemary and salt. Cook 8–10 minutes until softened.

6. Return meat to the pot and stir to combine. Smooth into an even layer on the bottom of a 9 x 13 greased pan.

7. Rice the cooked potatoes, then mix with butter, Greek yogurt, salt, and cayenne.

8. Spread the riced mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture.

9. Bake uncovered for 25–35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.

10. Scoop, serve, and enjoy 🥄 #shepherdspie #easymeals #cozyrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #easydinnerideas