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Creepy Shepherd’s Pie

Creepy Shepherd’s Pie: A Fun Halloween Twist on Comfort Food

Creepy Shepherd’s Pie is a whimsical twist on a classic, featuring ghostly mashed potatoes and a hearty beef filling, perfect for Halloween family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ghost Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk Substitute with cream for a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Beef Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
For the Garnish
  • as needed peppercorns For eyes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Prepare the mashed potatoes by adding butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Brown the ground beef in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mixed vegetables, beef broth, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Assemble the pie by transferring the beef mixture into a baking dish and smoothing the top.
  7. Pipe the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in ghost shapes and add peppercorns for eyes.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the fluffiest ghost potatoes, mash while hot and pipe immediately after mashing. Adjust seasoning to taste before baking.

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