Skillet Shepherds Pie Recipe
This skillet shepherd’s pie recipe is hearty, cozy, and perfect for camping — savory beef, tender veggies, and cheesy mashed potatoes all in one pan!
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 Tbsp olive oil if needed
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 small onion diced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes and place in a large pot of water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-heat and, once hot, add the ground beef.
- Cook until well-browned and no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove beef to a clean plate, then add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the skillet. Add additional oil if needed.
- Cook vegetables until softened, then stir in salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
- Return the beef to the skillet, then add the tomato paste, green peas, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium until liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from heat.
- Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain off the water and return potatoes to the pot (off heat).
- Mash potatoes, then beat in the butter, milk, and cheddar cheese.
- Scoop the potatoes overtop of the beef and smooth down to create an even layer to cover the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and place in the coals of the fire until the top of the potatoes are slightly browned.
Notes
- Cook the beef and mashed potatoes at home, before you go camping. This makes assembling and creating this meal super easy later on!
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