Savory Shepherd’s Pie
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Irish
,
Modern
Difficulty
Easy
Browse Category
Kid-Friendly
,
Meat
Duration
30-60 min
Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
,
Sauté
Main Ingredient
Beef Stock
,
Butter
,
Carrot
,
Cheddar Cheese
,
Eggs
,
Mushrooms
,
Peas
Servings
Prep Time
4 – 6
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
55
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4 – 6
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
55
minutes
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
1
lb
ground beef
preferably 93% lean
1
onion
finely diced
1 1/2
cups
frozen peas and carrots mixture
1
cup
mushrooms
roughly chopped
2
tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
pepper
After Saute:
2
tbsp
butter
2
tbsp
flour
1/2
cup
beef broth
Potato Mixture:
1
cup
Water
1 1/2
lbs
russet potatoes
peeled and cut into
1 inch
cubes
2
tbsp
butter
1
egg
beaten
1
tsp
kosher salt
1
tsp
garlic powder
To Finish:
1
cup
shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Add ground beef and onion to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the
SAUTE
function.
Cook and stir until no pink remains. Drain any liquids.
Add remaining
Beef Mixture
ingredients and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, melt
>2 tbsp
butter. Whisk in flour and beef broth until smooth. Add to pot and stir to combine.
Cook and stir for
3-4 minutes,
until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer the beef mixture to a
1 1/2 qt
Instant Pot-friendly casserole dish and cover to keep warm.
Rinse out the pot, then combine 1 cup water and cubed potatoes in the pot.
Turn the pot off by selecting
CANCEL,
then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
Using the display panel select the
MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK
function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for
8 minutes.
When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.
Add remaining
Potato Mixture
ingredients to the pot and mash to desired consistency.
Top the beef mixture evenly with the mashed potatoes. Cover the casserole with foil.
Rinse out the pot, then add 1 1/2 cups of water and the steam rack.
Carefully lower the casserole onto the rack, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
Using the display panel select the
MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK
function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for
10 minutes.
When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.
Carefully remove the dish from the pot, top with cheese and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
(Optional) Set under broiler for 5-7 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.
Recipe Notes
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.