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shepherd's pie is pictured in a miniature cast iron skillet with a fork. There is a 13x9 baking pan in the background of the photo of the shepherd's pie with a serving spoon next to it. Mashed potato from the dish is dripping down the side of the baking pan and both items are on top of a wooden cutting board.

Nana's Easy Classic Shepherd's Pie

Dominique Collins-Bloomfield
Nana's Easy Classic Shepherd's Pie is as classic and comforting as recipes come. Simple yet so delicious. Ground beef, mashed potatoes and corn make for a perfect family pleasing dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Pounds russet potatoes
  • 1.5 Pounds ground beef
  • 1 + 1 Teaspoon salt
  • ½ + ½ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 Cup whole milk
  • 1 Stick butter
  • 30 Ounces canned cream style corn
  • 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Peel and rinse off the russet potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then cut each half into thirds. The potatoes should be about 2-inch chunks. Add to a large pot of well salted water. Over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium low and allow to cook for 30 minutes until tender. Drain the water from the pot when done and return the potatoes to the pot.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, whole milk and butter to the pot of potatoes. Hand mash or use an electric mixer until potatoes are mashed and smooth. Take care not to overmix.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, begin browning the ground beef. In a large pan sprayed skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Allow the meat to brown for about 5 minutes and then break it apart and continue cooking. Stir about every minute and cook an additional 6 minutes or until cooked through. If needed, drain the ground beef.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a pan sprayed 13x9 baking pan, add half of the mashed potatoes and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the pan. Next, cover the potatoes with an even layer of the canned cream style corn.
  • Cover the corn with a layer of cooked ground beef. Cover the ground beef with the remaining half of the mashed potatoes.
  • Take a fork and lightly press into the mashed potatoes in rows all over the top to add ridges for design (optional). Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese very lightly over the top of the mashed potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Pro Tip: Place a cookie sheet under the baking pan so that any excess liquid doesn't spill into your oven.