Shepherd's Pie

A hearty winter favorite you can make with lots of ingredient flexibility. Local root vegetables and beef are the star of this dish! It's easy on the wallet and can keep you warm on those cold winter nights. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife
  • Cast Iron or Oven Safe Pan

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Chop and prep all vegetables
  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a large, oven-proof pan, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove meat from the pan and set aside on a plate
  • Add 1 tbsp butter, and add the onion, garlic, carrots, and parsnip. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes
  • Add the meat back to the pan and add the broth, wine, tomato paste, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat
  • While mixture is simmering, place potatoes in a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Boil until potatoes are tender, 18-20 minutes
  • Drain. Mash the potatoes with 6 tbsp butter, ½ cup of milk, and salt to taste
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tbsp milk. Spread potatoes over the meat mixture and brush with the egg wash
  • Bake until golden, 30-35 minutes

Notes

Adapted from Andrea Bemis

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2951IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, carrots, garlic, herbs, onion, parsnips, potatoes, winter