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)
30 Minute Shepherd’s Pie

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.