Monster Mash Shepherd’s Pie with Purple Mashed Potatoes
If there’s one dish that screams comfort food while adding a playful, spooky twist, it’s this u003cstrongu003eMonster Mash Shepherd’s Pie with Purple Mashed Potatoesu003c/strongu003e. Classic shepherd’s pie has always been a go-to dish for cozy dinners—savory ground meat, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes all baked into one hearty meal.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or lamb (traditional shepherd’s pie uses lamb)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Purple Mashed Potato Topping:
- 2 lbs (900 g) purple potatoes (or add food-safe natural purple coloring to regular potatoes)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream for creamier mash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Decoration (Optional – to make it more “Monster”):
- Olive slices for “eyes”
- Ketchup or sriracha drizzle for “blood”
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ground meat with onions, garlic, and vegetables.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs; simmer until thickened.
- Boil purple potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer meat mixture in a baking dish, spread purple mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake until golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with spooky decorations and serve hot.