Shepherd's Pie

• porties: 4 servings
• actieve tijd: 20 minutes
• totale tijd: 35 minutes

Ingrediënten

1 pound ground beef chuck

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 box (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw)

Coarse salt and ground pepper

3 cups mashed potatoes

Instructies

Preheat oven and cook beef:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat a large (5-quart) heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Cook beef, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Add thyme, ketchup, and flour, then vegetables and water; cook briefly until thickened:

Add thyme, ketchup, and flour; stir until combined. Add 1/2 cup water and vegetables. Cook until vegetables are warmed through and liquid has thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble pie:

Spoon beef mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over beef; using a fork, decorate potatoes with lines and peaks.

Bake:

Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until potatoes are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.