Classic Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Ground Beef

Name: Classic Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Ground Beef
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

Traditional shepherd's pie is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes, a classic comfort food for cold weather months. Great to make with left-over mashed potatoes.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:22:09 GMT