30 Minute Shepherd’s Pie
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Easy Instant Pot Potatoes: (See Note below)
- 4 Large Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into large medallions
- 1 TBSP Kosher Salt
- 4 or 5 Cups of Water (until potatoes are barely covered)
- 1 Stick Butter
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 tsp Herban Legend Seasoning Blend
- 1 egg
For the Meat Mixture:
- 2 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Onion, small-diced
- 2 TBSP Herban Legend Seasoning Blend
- 3 TBSP Flour
- 1 1⁄2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 10 oz Bag Peas & Carrots, defrosted
- *2 TBSP Minced Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Notes* Short-Cut: Skip potato mashing and buy Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes which can be found in the deli section of most grocery stores.
Instructions
Step 1:
For the mashed potatoes, place potatoes, water and salt in Instant Pot. Close lid, ensuring the pressure valve
is closed and set for 10 minutes.
Step 2:
Meanwhile, brown and crumble meat over high heat. Drain if necessary.
Step 3:
Add onions and 2 TBSP Herban Legend Seasoning Blend.
Step 4:
Saute onions until translucent (about 4 minutes).
Step 5:
Lower heat to medium and add flour. Stir well.
Step 6:
Add chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and peas and carrots.
Step 7:
Cover and simmer on low while you wait on potatoes.
Step 8:
Set oven to broil, ensuring there is a rack in top position of oven.
Step 9:
Once pressure valve drops on Instant Pot, drain water from potatoes, leaving the potatoes in strainer for a
minute while you add butter and milk to warm instant pot.
Step 10:
Add potatoes back in along with 2 tsp Herban Legend Seasoning Blend.
Step 11:
Mash with potato masher.
Step 12:
To assemble, scoop potatoes over meat mixture and smooth out with back of large spoon.
Step 13:
Crack and stir egg vigorously in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, gently brush on thin layer of egg over
potatoes to help brown the potatoes.
Step 14:
Place skillet in oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, making sure you rotate the pan to brown evenly.
Step 15:
Serve immediately.