Classic Shepherd's Pie

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and half of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).

Recipe View Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle the flour over the browned beef and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Recipe View Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and transfer the mixture to a 9-inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whip the warm mashed potatoes with butter, minced garlic, warm milk, and the remaining salt and pepper until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.