Beef Tips Shephard's Pie

5 from 4 reviews

Tender, flavorful beef tips enveloped in buttery mashed potatoes might just the ultimate comfort food! My twist on Beef Tips Shepherd's Pie wins rave reviews every time I serve it and for good reason...it's amazing.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 1125kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

Beef Tips

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds beef tips cut into about 1 inch pieces (you can also use beef stew)
1 medium onion - diced
1 tablespoon garlic - minced, about 3 cloves
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste (I use the concentrated version in a tube)
3 cups beef stock (bone broth can be used)
1 cup red wine (stock or water can be substituted)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Mashed Potatoes

3 pounds red potatoes - scrubbed scrubbed clean
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup half & half
¾ tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Beef Tips

Heat olive oil and butter in a dutch oven. Add beef tips and brown, working in 2 batches. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add onions to the pan with beef dripping and cook, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn. Add flour and stir to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute, then add tomato paste, stirring all ingredients together. Pour in stock, red wine, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Stir and add the beef tips.
Cover the pot, leaving a vent, and simmer beef for approximately 1 hour until sauce has thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, add water, about ¼ cup at a time.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Cut potatoes into large chunks. Add the potatoes to the pot, and pour the chicken broth over the top.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and drain the potatoes, reserving cooking liquid. Place the potatoes back in Instant Pot bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add butter, half and half, and salt and pepper, garlic powder and stir to combine.

Shephard's Pie

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put cooked beef tips along with sauce in a deep dish pie pan. Spoon over mashed potatoes and smooth to cover beef. Bake for 45 minutes until top is golden.

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Notes

Make Ahead: Make and assemble the pie in a casserole dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
To freeze, assemble, bake, and cool. Then tightly wrap with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge, then reheat in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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