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Easy Shepherd's Pie - topped with instant mashed potatoes

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Shepherd’s Pie – topped with instant mashed potatoes

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How many variations to a Shepherd’s Pie would you guess there are?

To bake in a shell or not.  Beef or lamb. Vegetable combinations. Mushrooms?

So many decisions.

One of the easiest Shepherd's Pie recipes out there. No crust - just delicious flavor. Use instant mashed potatoes to cut prep time. I love this! | The Recipe Wench

 

I waded through several Shepherd’s Pie recipes and decided to start with one I found on Womanista.  I made a couple of small changes.  Winner!

Let me tell you why –

Easy.  EZ. Eeeeeeezzzzzzeeeee.

One of the easiest Shepherd's Pie recipes out there. No crust - just delicious flavor. Use instant mashed potatoes to cut prep time. I love this! | The Recipe Wench
Sure, you have some chopping (onions, carrots, celery, garlic).

But how difficult is chopping?

I was visiting Jackie when I made this so I had to chop the “old fashioned way.”

Normally, I’d use a chopper or even my Vitamix blender to take care of that task super fast (I’m talking within a few seconds).

But old-fashioned hand chopping is what I did. No big deal.

No crust was used in the making of this Shepherd’s Pie. Not needed. We served these in miniature ramekins that I picked up at Cost Plus World Market for . . . cheap.

To cut down on prep time even more, I used instant mashed potatoes.

Yes I did! And I did it with pride.

Jeff’s originally from Wisconsin. I remember the first time I endeavored to make him a proper home cooked meal (Thanksgiving 1988), my friends were horrified that I was actually going to serve instant mashed potatoes to this Midwestern boy.

I listened to their advice.

I sheepishly put the box away and made real mashed potatoes.

On top of all the other dishes I was preparing that year, I’m not positive there was much return on my investment of time. Jeff was just happy someone was cooking for him. I could have served him cereal to be honest.

Now, nearly 30 years later, I’m thinking instant potatoes should be a staple in everyone’s pantry.

I used the basic, buttered variety but I was tempted to grab the roasted garlic potatoes. Next time.

Make the beef mixture, spoon into serving dishes (like the ramekins), plop some potatoes on top and enjoy.

One of the easiest Shepherd's Pie recipes out there. No crust - just delicious flavor. Use instant mashed potatoes to cut prep time. I love this! | The Recipe Wench

And a little tip here — if you coordinate the mashed potatoes so that they are piping hot when the beef mixture is ready, there’s no need to bake these in the oven.

Trust me. I know. And Jackie and her friends would agree. I think I even saw one of them eating the cold leftovers the next day . . .

Ice cold Shepherd’s Pie, anyone???!

Enjoy – The Recipe Wench

 

5 servings

Serves 3/4 cup each (approx.)

Shepherd’s Pie – topped with instant mashed potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth (1 can)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Prepared instant mashed potatoes (4-6 servings)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Saute carrots, onions and celery until tender.
  • Remove to bowl and set aside.
  • Add ground beef and garlic.
  • Cook until beef is no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over meat.
  • Add tomato paste, Worcestershire, beef broth, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
  • Add frozen peas and corn.
  • Continue cooking until heated through.
  • Spoon into either five small ramekins or one 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Top with prepared mashed potatoes.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

Slightly adapted from Recipe Found at: http://womanista.com/wellness/2016/02/13/recipe-mini-shepherd-s-pies/

Nutrition

Calories

131 cal

Fat

5 g

Carbs

19 g

Protein

4 g
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