Name: Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb. Russet potatoes (about 4), peeled and cubed -; Kosher salt -; 1 lb. lean ground beef -; 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced -; 2 carrots, peeled and diced -; 2 ribs celery, diced -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 3 tbsp. tomato paste -; 1 c. chicken broth -; 4 c. baby spinach -; 1 c. milk -; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -; Green salad, for serving -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie

1. 2 lb. Russet potatoes (about 4), peeled and cubed -

2. Kosher salt -

3. 1 lb. lean ground beef -

4. 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced -

5. 2 carrots, peeled and diced -

6. 2 ribs celery, diced -

7. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

8. 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -

9. 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary -

10. Freshly ground black pepper -

11. 3 tbsp. tomato paste -

12. 1 c. chicken broth -

13. 4 c. baby spinach -

14. 1 c. milk -

15. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling -

16. Green salad, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Beef and Spinach Shepherd's Pie

1. Stage

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 12 to 15; drain and return to pan.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and rosemary and cook until vegetables are soft, 5 minutes. Spoon out and discard any extra grease in pan and season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and chicken broth; let simmer until liquid reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Stage

Preheat broiler to high. Add milk to drained potatoes and bring to a simmer. Using a potato masher or fork, mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Spoon beef and spinach mixture into a medium-sized baking dish and spoon mashed potatoes on top. Use a fork to create texture on top (the potatoes will brown better) and drizzle with olive oil.

5. Stage

Broil until nicely browned on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with a green salad.