Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cooking:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and half of the salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Sprinkle with flour. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables. Transfer to a 9-inch baking dish.
- Mashed Potatoes:
- Whip mashed potatoes with warm milk, remaining salt and pepper, butter, and garlic until very fluffy.
- Assembly:
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
- Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are golden on top, about 35 minutes.
Recipe Tips:
- For a meatless version, substitute 4 cups of chopped mushrooms for the meat.
- For a pub-style shepherd’s pie, use ground lamb instead of beef and mark the potatoes with the tines of a fork.
- This casserole can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. Increase cooking time to 45 minutes.
Enjoy this classic Shepherd’s Pie dish for a comforting and satisfying meal!
