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Creepy Shepherd’s Pie

Creepy Shepherd’s Pie: A Spooky Comfort Food Delight

This Creepy Shepherd’s Pie brings a playful atmosphere to your Halloween gatherings with rich beef, veggies, and ghost-shaped mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large Potatoes or sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy milk for lactose-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for a bolder taste
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust according to taste
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 medium Diced Onion or green onions for a milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic or omit if using garlic powder
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/lentils for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or canned diced tomatoes for a chunkier filling
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce as substitute
  • 1 cup Vegetables (mixed) such as peas or carrots
  • 1 cup Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian dish
For the Ghostly Decoration
  • 1 tablespoon Peppercorns or small olives/black sesame seeds for substitutes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creepy Shepherd’s Pie
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into uniform chunks. Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mixed veggies, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a baking dish, spoon in the ground beef mixture. Pipe the cooled mashed potatoes in ghost shapes on top. Add peppercorns or chosen toppings as 'eyes'.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Allow mashed potatoes to cool slightly before piping for better shape. Adjust filling consistency if necessary and use seasonal veggies for enhanced flavor.

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