Description
A fun and creative twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, perfect for Halloween or themed gatherings, featuring a rich meat filling and spooky mashed potato decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives (for decoration)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the peas, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread the meat mixture in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Top with the mashed potatoes, smoothing out the top.
- Use a fork to create spooky designs in the potatoes.
- If desired, add black olives for eyes.
- Optional: Mix green food coloring into the mashed potatoes for a creepy effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added fun, you can serve it with a Halloween-themed beverage and include extra spooky decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creepy Shepherd's Pie, Halloween Recipes, Comfort Food, Spooky Dinner