Jul 14 2026
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O'c's Irish Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Inspired by O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar
Time1h
Serves6

Mam's is made with ground chuck beef, root vegetables, corn, peas in a savory gravy, mashed potato crust.

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Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

Gravy

Mashed Potato Crust

Method

Preparation of Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground chuck beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Add Peas and Corn

    Stir in the frozen peas and corn to the mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make the Gravy

    Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetable mixture, stirring to combine. Slowly pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, mixing until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Boil Potatoes

    In a large pot, cover the diced potatoes with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, and salt, and mash until smooth and creamy.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 7

    Layer the Filling

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large baking dish, spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom.

  2. 8

    Add the Mashed Potato Crust

    Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef and vegetable filling, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

  3. 9

    Bake the Shepherd's Pie

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown on top.

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