The classic shepherd’s pie is one of the most popular dishes on dinner tables. Growing up, we loved a hearty homemade pie stuffed with juicy minced meat, vegetables, and spices. Around the world, everyone has their recipe and twist on this classic. This skillet shepherd's pie is freezer-friendly and can be warmed up for another day.

Today I will show you my twist on this popular dish that will leave you wanting more. Let's jump right in; the full recipe is down below.

Cook and prep time: 45 min-1 hr.

Ingredients: $10-20

• 1 Pack of lean ground beef. Chicken or turkey

• 1 Large onion

• 1 Celery stalk

• 1 Medium carrot

• Low Sodium Beef stock

• 1-2 Cloves of Garlic

• Olive oil

• Parsley (fresh)

• Rosemary (fresh)

• Thyme (fresh)

• 4-6 Large potatoes

• 1 Medium-Large sweet potato

• 1 Cup of spinach

• Salt

• Paprika

• Garlic Powder

• Parmesan cheese

• 1 Small bay leaf (optional)

• Frozen peas (optional)

• Salted butter

• Diced tomato

When making any dish from scratch, use the freshest ingredients to enhance the flavor. For today's recipe, I used fresh parsley, rosemary, and thyme from my local grocery store; if you grow your own, even better.

Let’s start to cook

• Peel, wash, cut, and cook potatoes in a pot until fork-tender.

• Heat skillet and add olive oil.

• Add chopped onions, fresh thyme, celery and garlic.

• Sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown.

• Add minced meat.

• Add spices (paprika, garlic & salt). Only add salt to taste.

• Once the meat is cooked, add corn, carrots, and fresh spinach (fresh or frozen peas are optional).

• Once the meat and veggies are cooked, add beef broth and diced tomato.

• Lower the stove to medium heat, and simmer until the sauce is thick in the pan.

• Turn off the stove and set the minced meat aside.

At this time, the potatoes should be cooked.

• Mash the potatoes with butter, rosemary, a pinch of salt, fresh thyme, milk, and parsley.

• Blend in a generous amount of parmesan cheese.

I added one sweet potato to this recipe for extra flavor.

• Once the potatoes are blended, spread over your minced meat with vegetables.

• Cover thoroughly and top with a little extra cheese

Bake in the oven until golden brown at 350 degrees.

Let it cool and enjoy.

This dish can serve 2-3 people and is perfect for dinner and date night. Impress your family with this one. Leave a comment below and tell me how you like my recipe for one-skillet homemade shepherd's pie.

Sides to serve with Shepard’s pie

• Roasted red peppers

• Sauteed onions and brussels sprouts

• Sauteed broccoli.

• Roasted zucchini

• Roasted asparagus with garlic

Best wines

• Gallo White Zinfandel (light and sweet)