Smoked Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Smoker, Foil Pan or Smoker-Safe Dish, Small Saucepan, Wooden Spoon or Spatula

10

1 hour 10 minutes

British

Smoked Shepherd’s Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Meat Pie, Comfort Food

Main Course

Smoking

Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)

1

200g minced beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

½ cup beef stock or broth

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all

purpose flour

½ cup milk

Salt and pepper to taste

250g mashed potatoes (prepared)

Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Place the minced beef in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the diced onion, garlic, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Mix until everything is well combined. Place the mixture in a foil pan or smoker-safe dish. Cover with foil and place in the smoker for 45 minutes.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter then add the flour and stir until it forms a paste. Slowly add the milk while stirring continuously until it thickens into a sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste then set aside.

After 45 minutes remove the foil from the dish in the smoker and pour over the white sauce you prepared earlier. Top with mashed potatoes then return to the smoker for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Serve hot with your favorite sides! Enjoy!

Calories – 463 kcal; Fat – 22 g; Carbohydrates – 40 g; Protein – 21 g; Sodium – 514 mg; Cholesterol – 66 mg

This Smoked Shepherd’s Pie is an easy yet delicious comfort food that can be prepared in your smoker! It features savory minced beef cooked in smoky spices topped with creamy white sauce and mashed potatoes for an irresistible meal that will have everyone coming back for more!

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