Description
This Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty, comforting dish featuring a savory vegetable and mushroom filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfectly seasoned with herbs and baked to golden perfection, it’s a vegetarian twist on the classic shepherd’s pie that is both satisfying and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Filling
- 2 cups mushrooms, chopped (any variety)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mashed Potato Topping
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the shepherd’s pie.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté these vegetables until they become soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Stir in the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook this mixture, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Season and Thicken: Pour in vegetable broth and add soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Incorporate Peas: Add peas to the mushroom mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined. Then, remove the skillet from heat.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mushroom and vegetable filling evenly into a baking dish prepared for the pie.
- Add Mashed Potato Topping: Spoon the prepared mashed potatoes over the filling. Smooth the surface with a spatula and optionally use a fork to create peaks for a crispy, textured top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the shepherd’s pie from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle and make it easier to portion.
Notes
- You can use any mushroom variety or a combination for a richer flavor.
- For a vegan version, ensure the mashed potatoes are made without dairy or substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers for added texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Creating peaks on the mashed potato topping before baking helps achieve a crispier surface.
