A comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable base, seasoned with herbs and sauces, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.
1. In a pan on medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter.
2. Once melted, add 2 diced small yellow onions, 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, and 5 cloves of minced garlic.
3. Add 2 pounds of ground beef (80/20) and cook until fully cooked and reduced.
4. Once the beef is cooked, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounces of tomato paste, 3 tablespoons of flour, 2 cups of dry red wine or beef broth, one 12 ounce bag of frozen corn, and one 12 ounce bag of mixed peas and carrots.
5. Season with beef bouillon, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Add the beef mixture to a 9 x 13 baking dish and pack it in.
7. Top off with mashed potatoes.
8. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top of the potatoes are golden brown.
9. Place your baking dish on top of a cookie sheet while cooking to catch any drips.
