Maggie’s Shepherd’s Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Maggie's Shepherd's Pie with Ground Beef
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , sections chopped
1 large carrot , grated
3 celery ribs , chopped
1/4 cup canned green beans , chopped
1 teaspoon mesquite powder
3 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons goya adobo seasoning
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 cup water
5 tablespoons burgundy cooking wine
8 large potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
316
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
Shepherd's Pie is a classic British dish that traditionally uses lamb or beef mince topped with mashed potatoes. The dish is known to be hearty, filling, and satisfying. Maggie's Shepherd's Pie is a twist on the traditional dish that is made with ground beef and additional vegetables for added flavor and nutrition. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner and will keep everyone full and satisfied.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Peel and chop the potatoes, place them in a large pot of water, and bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are tender, then drain them and add the butter, sour cream, half-and-half, salt, and 2 teaspoons of pepper. Mash all the ingredients together until they are smooth and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and thoroughly cooked. Add the chopped onions, garlic, grated carrot, chopped celery, and canned green beans to the skillet, and cook the mixture for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
4.Add 3 teaspoons of fresh ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of basil, 2 teaspoons of goya adobo seasoning, 1 teaspoon mesquite powder, 1 beef bouillon cube, 1/2 cup of water, and 5 tablespoons of burgundy cooking wine to the skillet. Stir the ingredients until well combined and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
5.Spread the beef vegetable mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, then spread the mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture.
6.Bake the shepherd's pie for 25 minutes in the preheated oven until it is heated through and the mashed potatoes are golden brown.
7.Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Maggie’s Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is easy to make with simple ingredients.
It is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and makes for a filling meal that everyone will love.

CONS

It is important to use lean ground beef in this recipe to keep the fat content lower.
The dish can also be high in calories if portions are not managed properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and includes healthy vegetables like onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and green beans that provide essential vitamins and minerals. The dish can be modified to include additional vegetables for added nutritional benefits.

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