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Creepy Shepherd’s Pie

Creepy Shepherd's Pie: A Spooktacular Halloween Treat

A delightful Creepy Shepherd’s Pie perfect for Halloween festivities featuring ghostly mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ghost Potatoes
  • 2-3 large Potatoes Starchy varieties like Russet are best.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For creamy texture.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Can substitute with cream.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Beef Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables Frozen works great.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
For the Ghostly Eyes
  • as needed Peppercorns For spooky eyes.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium-sized baking dish
  • pot
  • Colander
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop 2-3 large potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  2. Return hot potatoes to pot, add butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef, cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
  4. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Add mixed vegetables and beef broth, season to taste. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Spoon filling into a baking dish. Pipe mashed potatoes on top in ghost shapes, leaving some space in between.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh potatoes for better texture. Make the pie a day ahead for deepened flavors. Substitute peppercorns with black olives for fun eyes.

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