Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (divided); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion (chopped); 4 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Marsala wine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ cups beef broth; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 carrots (cut into bite size pieces); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 6 cups Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Classic comfort food doesn’t get much better than this Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef and Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Savory ground beef is simmered with onions, mushrooms, carrots, Marsala wine, and Worcestershire sauce, then topped with a thick layer of mashed potatoes and baked until golden. It’s a hearty, make-ahead friendly dinner that’s perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes and feeding a hungry family.

Updated at: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:34:40 GMT