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Spooky Ghost Shepherd's Pie

Spooky Ghost Shepherd's Pie

This Spooky Ghost Shepherd's Pie is a fun Halloween twist on the classic dish, featuring a savory filling and ghostly mashed potato topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Black peppercorns or black sesame seeds for eyes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • oven
  • Mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in carrots, peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pipe mashed potatoes onto beef filling to create ghost shapes.
  6. Add peppercorns or sesame seeds as eyes for the ghosts.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 23g

Notes

Feel free to swap the beef for ground turkey or lentils for a vegetarian option. For extra flavor, consider adding spices like smoked paprika.

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