Shepherds Pie Ground Beef Veggies (Printable)

Comforting blend of ground beef, potatoes, and mixed vegetables in a savory broth.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas
07 - 1 cup frozen corn
08 - 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

09 - 5 cups beef broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 tsp dried thyme
14 - 1 tsp dried parsley
15 - 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Finishing

17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
18 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in the corn, peas, milk, and butter. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the flavors of shepherd's pie in an easy, one-pot soup format
  • Ready in just 50 minutes from start to finish
  • Packed with protein, vegetables, and comforting potatoes
  • Naturally gluten-free when using gluten-free broth and Worcestershire sauce
  • Perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully for future meals
  • Simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry
02 -
  • Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes for the best texture—they break down slightly and help thicken the soup naturally
  • Don't skip draining the ground beef if there's excess fat; this keeps the soup from becoming greasy
  • Add the frozen peas and corn toward the end to preserve their bright color and prevent overcooking
  • Taste and adjust seasoning after adding the milk, as dairy can mellow out flavors
  • For deeper flavor, use homemade beef broth or add a beef bouillon cube to store-bought broth
  • Let the soup rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly
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