fresh parsley leaves for garnishvery finely minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 10x8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, diced carrots, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté over high heat for about 10 minutes, or until the ground beef is browned and the carrots and onions start to soften. Carefully drain any excess oil.
Stir in the salt, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and peas, and continue to cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the white beans.
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the Parmesan cheese.
Add the beef mixture to the baking dish, and spread the mashed potatoes on top. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, or until the Shepherd’s Pie is heated through and the potatoes turn a light golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves, and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure your mashed potatoes are well seasoned. If your potatoes are bland, the shepherd's pie will be a little bland.
I recommend using shredded Parmesan cheese, either freshly shredded or from the deli/cheese section of the grocery store. I do not recommend using the grated Kraft Parmesan powder.... but it's fine to use if that's all your have.