Classic Shepherd's Pie
Description
This traditional shepherd's pie recipe is made with a layer of savory beef topped with garlicky mashed potatoes. Perfect for feeding a hungry family!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound lean ground beef
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4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
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3/4 cup Heinz® Tomato Juice
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2 tablespoons Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (such as peas and carrots)
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3 cups cooked, warm, mashed potatoes
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2/3 cup warm milk
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and 1/2 of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Crumble ground beef into pan and cook until brown all over. Sprinkle with flour. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables.
4
Transfer to a 9-inch baking dish.
5
Whip mashed potatoes with warm milk, remaining salt and pepper, butter, and garlic until very fluffy. Spread potatoes evenly over meat mixture.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are golden on top, about 35 minutes.