Air Fryer Shepherd’s Pie

This Air Fryer shepherd’s pie recipe makes this classic dish in a snap!

Duration:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from scratch or store-bought)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions:

Cook the Beef Filling:

• Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large skillet on the stove, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:

• Transfer the beef mixture to a heatproof baking dish that fits inside your air fryer basket.
• Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
• If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.

Cook in the Air Fryer:

• Place the assembled dish into the preheated air fryer.
• Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If your air fryer has a smaller capacity, you may need to cook it in batches or reduce the recipe size.

Serve:

• Once cooked, carefully remove the dish from the air fryer.
• Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.