Hearty Beef and Mushroom Shepherds Pie
This delicious and comforting meal is healthier than you would think!
Servings 6
Calories 427kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef I used 85/15
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Mashed Potatoes
- 3 pounds large russet potatoes - Peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces about 2.5
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk approximately - adjust to desired consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Butter a 9 x 9 baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil for potatoes.
- In large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat.
- Add carrots, onion, garlic and mushrooms to beef.
- Saute for 5 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Sprinkle beef mixture with flour and cook until flour is no longer visible.
- Add beef stock, worcestershire, salt, pepper and nutmeg
- Continue to cook until thick and bubbly. Turn off heat and mash potatoes.
- For Potatoes
- Drain potatoes and place back into large pot.
- Add butter, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper.
- Whip with electric mixer or use a hand masher (I use a hand masher).
- Add more milk is thinner consistency is desired. A thicker mashed potato is recommended for this dish.
- Pour beef mixture into baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until top is brown and sides of casserole are bubbly.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 616mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.8mg