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Air Fryer Shepherd's Pie
A comforting classic made easy with the air fryer, featuring a savory beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 large russet potatoes (peeled and cubed) about 2 lbs
Butter
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
Ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
Vegetables and seasonings
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh herbs (chopped) rosemary, thyme, sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
Frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
Fresh parsley
- for garnish chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with 4 tbsp butter, salt, and warm milk.
- Crumble beef in a dish, stir in onion, and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Add garlic, herbs, seasonings, flour, tomato paste, and broth to beef; mix well. Fold in peas, carrots, and corn.
- Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture, seal edges, and top with remaining butter. Air fry at 380°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with parsley, rest 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For a creamier topping, add a splash of cream to the mashed potatoes.