Meat Lover's Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Description:

A hearty and comforting dish, the Meat Lover's Shepherd's Pie presents a beautiful contrast of textures and colors. The golden-brown, fluffy mashed potato topping creates a delightful crust, contrasting sharply with the rich, dark brown meat filling simmering beneath. The filling itself is a vibrant mixture of tender ground meats, subtly sweet carrots, and earthy celery, all enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce. The melted cheddar cheese adds a touch of sharpness and visual appeal, creating pockets of melted, golden goodness on top of the potatoes. The entire dish is a picture of rustic warmth, inviting and flavorful. Steam gently rises from the hot pie, enhancing the inviting aroma of savory herbs and roasted meat.

Ingredients:

• - 1 tbsp olive oil
• - 1 large onion, chopped
• - 2 carrots, chopped
• - 2 celery stalks, chopped
• - 1 lb ground beef
• - 1 lb ground pork
• - 1 tsp dried thyme
• - 1 tsp dried rosemary
• - 1/2 tsp salt
• - 1/4 tsp black pepper
• - 1 cup beef broth
• - 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• - 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
• - 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. 2. Add ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
3. 3. Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4. Pour in beef broth and cream of mushroom soup. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. 5. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture. Make sure to cover the entire surface.
6. 6. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes.
7. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and heated through and the filling is bubbly. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
8. 8. Let the Shepherd's Pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set and makes it easier to serve.