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Skillet Shepherds Pie Recipe

Author: Heather Painchaud
This skillet shepherds pie recipe makes a delicious meal for the whole family - add it to your camping meal planning!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Skillet
Servings 4

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 teaspoon 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
 

  • 1. Peel and dice potatoes and place in a large pot of water.
  • 2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-heat and once hot, add the ground beef.
  • 4. Cook until well-browned and no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes.
  • 5. Remove beef to a clean plate, then add the diced carrots, celery and onion to the skillet. (Add additional oil if needed.)
  • 6. Cook vegetables until softened, then stir in salt, pepper, thyme and garlic.
  • 7. Return the beef to the skillet, then add the tomato paste, green peas, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth.
  • 8. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then reduce heat to medium until liquid is reduced by half.
  • 9. Remove from heat.
  • 10. Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain off the water and return potatoes to the pot (off heat).
  • 11. Mash potatoes, then beat in the butter, milk and cheddar cheese.
  • 12. Scoop the potatoes overtop of the beef and smooth down to create an even layer to cover the skillet.
  • 13. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and place in the coals of the fire until the top of the potatoes are slightly browned.