Comforting Shepherd's Pie! This incredibly hearty, restaurant worthy shepherd's pie recipe does not disappoint! A flavorful beef, veggie and gravy filling is made in a cast iron pan and layered with fluffy, perfectly creamy mashed potatoes and then it's broiled until golden brown.
This is how you do chilly day dinners!
The Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe
I made shepherd's pie FIVE times this week to perfect it and I'd have to say I don't know that it could get any better! This has honestly got to be the coziest meal-in-one out there. And while it may not be the fastest easiest dinner it's worth every minute of prep and patience!
Hearty ground beef is browned and seasoned with aromatics including fresh veggies and herbs, then red wine and beef broth are added and it's simmered and reduced to a light gravy. And then comes my favorite part - its topped and finished with the most heavenly mashed potatoes!
Broiled vs. Baking
One thing I found it testing that there was no point in baking the layered pie up at high temperatures up to 30 minutes, rather a quick broil kept the potatoes from drying out and the beef filling from scorching and getting tough.
Both the filling and potatoes are freshly cooked and hot so this method only made sense, plus it's faster this way.
It's also nice to bake the pie in the same pan the filling is cooked in rather than transferring to a baking dish, this way you save cleaning up one extra pan.
A Comfort Food Classic!
You'll love that this is just old fashioned, cast iron cooked, classic comfort food that reminds you of home.
If you like shepherd's pie then don't hesitate to try this recipe! You'll learn all the tips and tricks to perfecting it and it's likely to become a new family favorite!
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