Shepherd’s Pie (The 10-Minute Stovetop Start)

Perfect for:
• Weeknight dinners or Sunday suppers
• Church meal trains or potlucks (serve in the dish!)
• Leftover magic (tastes even better the next day!)
• Filling that “Hearty & Hopeful” chapter in your recipe book

Ingredients
HomeShepherd’s Pie (The 10-Minute Stovetop Start)
Shepherd’s Pie (The 10-Minute Stovetop Start)

Ingredients

Serves 6

For the Savory Beef Layer

450g (1 lb) ground beef (85% lean—fat = flavor!)

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced (your love of bold depth—yes!)

1 tbsp tomato paste (key for umami richness)

1 cup (240g) marinara sauce (good quality—San Marzano if you have it)

Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional upgrades:

• ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (for your bold-flavor love!)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (deepens savoriness—so Midwest-kitchen authentic!)

For the Creamy Mashed Potato Topping