Name: Farley's Pubs Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 0.5 cups yellow onion, finely diced; 0.5 cups carrot, small dice; 0.5 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 tsp garlic, minced; 1 tbs tomato paste; 3 tbs beef stock; 1 tbs all-purpose flour; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 lb russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbs unsalted butter; 0.25 cups whole milk; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.75 cups cheddar jack cheese, shredded; 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Beef Filling

1
Cook aromatics and beef
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then diced onion and carrot. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Push vegetables to the side, add ground beef and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned with no pink remaining.
2
Season and thicken
Sprinkle the flour over the browned beef and stir to combine, cooking 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Add beef stock and mix, scraping brown bits from the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2–3 minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in thawed corn and cook 1 minute to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Mashed Potatoes

3
Cook potatoes
Place the peeled, cubed potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook 12–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Mash and season
Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to the hot pot. Add butter and warm milk. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth but still slightly fluffy. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. If needed, adjust texture with an extra tablespoon of milk. Keep warm.

Assembly & Bake

5
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter or spray a small (about 8x5-inch) ovenproof dish or roughly two 6-inch individual ramekins for small plates. Spoon the beef filling into the bottom of the dish(s), spreading into an even layer.
6
Top the beef with the mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly and gently raking with a fork to create texture for browning. Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
7
Place the dish(es) on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and the potato top is lightly golden. For a more browned top, broil on high for 1–2 minutes watching closely.
8
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if using.

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

Beef Filling

Mashed Potatoes

Topping

Garnish (optional)

Method

Beef Filling

Cook aromatics and beef

Season and thicken

Mashed Potatoes

Cook potatoes

Mash and season

Assembly & Bake

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