Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie brings comfort straight from Ireland’s rustic kitchens, blending rich ground beef with creamy mashed potatoes. Savory layers create a warming meal that speaks directly to hungry souls craving home-style goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Crumble the ground beef into the hot pan, breaking it into small, uniform pieces while cooking until a rich, caramelized brown develops.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the meat, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate diced potatoes into the skillet, gently folding them through the meat mixture to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the dish, creating a layer of robust seasoning.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, which will help steam and tenderize the potatoes while infusing additional depth of flavor.
- Place a tight-fitting lid over the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together.
- Periodically stir the mixture, ensuring potatoes cook evenly and do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- After 10-12 minutes, test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should yield easily without resistance.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the piping hot skillet contents directly to serving plates, presenting a hearty and satisfying one-pan meal.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier dish.
- Consider using sweet potatoes for a nutrient-dense alternative with a slightly different flavor profile.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or thyme to enhance the overall taste and complexity of the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg