{"id":5823,"date":"2026-06-07T17:40:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=5823"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:40:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:40:04","slug":"grandma-bettys-shepherds-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/07\/grandma-bettys-shepherds-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandma Betty\u2019s Shepherd\u2019s Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grandma Betty\u2019s Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This old-fashioned Shepherd\u2019s Pie is the kind of comfort food that brings everyone to the table. A rich, savory layer of seasoned ground beef and vegetables is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until perfectly golden. Grandma Betty\u2019s secret step? Whipping a little extra butter into the potatoes for an unbelievably light and fluffy texture!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

For the Meat Filling:<\/h4>\n
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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef<\/li>\n
  • 1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n
  • 2 carrots, finely diced<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup beef broth<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup frozen peas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Mashed Potato Topping:<\/h4>\n
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    • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed<\/li>\n
    • 4 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup sour cream (optional)<\/li>\n
    • Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp chopped chives or parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>\n
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      1. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15\u201320 minutes. Drain well.<\/li>\n
      3. Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy. Stir in chives.<\/li>\n
      4. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.<\/li>\n
      5. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.<\/li>\n
      6. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5\u20137 minutes.<\/li>\n
      7. Add peas and mix well.<\/li>\n
      8. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish.<\/li>\n
      9. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top and create swirls with a spoon or spatula.<\/li>\n
      10. Bake for 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong> until heated through and lightly golden on top.<\/li>\n
      11. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes
        \nCook Time:<\/strong> 45 minutes
        \nTotal Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 5 minutes
        \nServings:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

        A hearty, family-style classic that’s perfect for cozy dinners and guaranteed to bring back memories of Grandma\u2019s kitchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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