Chef John's Shepherd's Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place cubed potatoes and garlic in a large pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into beef and drippings; stir in vegetables, beef broth, ketchup, salt, and black pepper until combined. Cook until thick, about 5 minutes, then transfer to an oven-proof casserole dish.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drain potatoes and garlic; return them to the pot. Slightly smash potatoes and garlic with a potato masher; add sour cream and 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Mash until smooth.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Top beef mixture with potatoes, spreading from center of casserole to edges to form top layer. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and turns golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before serving, 15 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)