Elevated Roast Beef Shepherd's Pie with Caramelized Onions

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Elevated Roast Beef Shepherd's Pie with Caramelized Onions transforms your leftovers into a heartwarming meal. This meat-based British classic features tender roast beef, sweet caramelized onions, and a rich homemade gravy, all topped with velvety mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a comforting main course or a delightful side.

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Overview

Transform your leftovers into a comforting and delicious meal with this elevated Shepherd's Pie. Featuring tender roast beef, sweet caramelized onions, and a rich homemade gravy, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe takes the classic Shepherd's Pie to new heights.

Diet Type

Meat-Based

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

British

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) leftover roast beef, cubed
• 2 Large onions, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 0.5 Cup homemade beef gravy
• 4 Cups mashed potatoes, cooked
• 0.5 Cup heavy cream
• 0.5 Cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) thyme leaves
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
3. In a 2-quart casserole dish, layer the cubed roast beef evenly at the bottom.
4. Spread the caramelized onions over the beef, followed by the homemade beef gravy.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with heavy cream, grated cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
6. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the beef and onion layers in the casserole dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
8. Let the Shepherd's Pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your elevated comfort food masterpiece!

Enjoy your homemade Elevated Roast Beef Shepherd's Pie with Caramelized Onions!