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Shepherds Pie

Ingredients
17
Steps
5
Category
Mains

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/3 green bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or less, if you prefer)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • dash of hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the beef

    • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
    • Add beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned (about 5 minutes).
    • Transfer to a colander to drain.

  2. Cook vegetables

    • In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper.
    • Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
    • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    • Return beef to skillet and stir in tomato paste.

  3. Season

    • Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (optional), and black pepper.
    • Stir to combine.

  4. Simmer

    • Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, until mixture thickens.
    • Remove from heat.

  5. Assemble and bake

    • Transfer mixture into a baking dish.
    • Top with mashed potatoes and cheese.
    • Bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned.