Warm & Homey Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Who doesn't love a delicious, warm, and homey meal (especially in the Winter)? In this recipe, we cooked up a warm and savoury Shepherd’s pie. A mixture of soft potatoes, healthy vegetables and hearty ground beef. For this recipe, we used a great glass baking dish large enough to feed the entire family - we love to share! 

Ingredients:

• Yukon gold potatoes
• Ground beef
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Carrots
• Red wine
• White onion
• Tomato paste
• Worcestershire sauce
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Start off with grabbing a large pot of cold water and bring to a rolling boil on the stovetop 
2. Dice your Yukon gold potatoes in cubes so that the potatoes can cook quicker
3. Place your potatoes in the boiling hot water and also add in a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt
4. Next, grab a separate large pan for the ground beef and get it hot and drizzle with olive oil
5. Place your ground beef in the hot pan and begin to cook
6. Once almost cooked, create a well in the centre of the pan (you can do this by making a hole in the centre of the pan by parting the food out of the way) and place your tomato paste in the pan
7. Cook off the tomato paste and then mix the ground beef together
8. Add in salt, pepper, carrots, a splash of red wine, white onion (diced), and two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
9. Cook until a thick mixture reveals itself and place to the side
10. Grab your cooked potatoes and drain the hot water
11. Drop in a couple knobs of butter to your potatoes and mash well, add in a pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil
12. Next, set your oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and turn off your stovetop

Instructions (Layering):

1. Grab a large glass baking dish
2. Line the bottom of the dish with a generous amount of the ground beef mixture (we want equal levels of beef and potatoes) 
3. Next, match the top with the mixture of your creamy mashed potatoes
4. Place in the oven for about one hour, or until golden brown
5. Enjoy!

Feel free to also top your Shepherd’s pie with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra boost of flavour or drizzle some hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy!

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