Superb because there is so much of this thick comforting layer of seasoned beef on top of this dish, and the savory base of what’s a nearly deconstructed (or stacked!) shepherd’s pie.

That recipe, which comes prepped with creamy mashed potatoes and another golden, cheesy topping to suit it, has begun to feel closer to a classic weeknight easy fix.

So now that you’ve introduced some beef layers, here’s how to make it perfectly — and.

next for finished casserole (in the recipe):
🥩 How to Make the Beef Layer: Ingredients You’ve Listed:

450g (1 lb) ground beef. 1 medium onion; diced finely.

2 cloves garlic, minced.

1 cup marinara or tomato sauce.

1 tbsp tomato paste. what to Do:

Sauté the aromatics.

Cook in a large skillet for sauté or in an oven-protected pot at medium heat.

Whirl in ground beef

— pieces that turn to little pieces

— and turn pink no more (6 to 8 minutes).

Optional:

Lean beef should be fat-drain but then add one to two tbsp! Add Onion and Garlic. Add an onion, cook 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds — just fragrant (don’t burn it!) – Build The Sauce.

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