Wenner Recipe Book

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Total time: 80 minutes
Servings: 4

This classic Shepherd's Pie uses ground beef, onions, carrots, celery, and mashed potatoes for a hearty, comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 rib celery, sliced
• 1/2 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups mashed potatoes (see below)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms until softened, 8–10 minutes.
• Add garlic, salt, oregano, and tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes.
• Stir in ground beef and cook until browned.
• Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender, 15–20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and mash with milk, butter, and parsley.
• Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
• Sprinkle Parmesan on top if using.
• Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
• Let cool 5 minutes before serving.