Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie

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This Halloween dinner uses a familiar beef-and-vegetable filling beneath piped potato ghosts. It serves six and uses black peppercorn faces.

Ingredients

  • Yukon Gold potatoes

    2 pounds

  • Whole milk

    1/2 cup

  • Unsalted butter

    4 tablespoons

  • Lean ground beef

    1 1/2 pounds

  • Yellow onion

    1

  • Carrots

    2

  • Frozen peas

    1 cup

  • Tomato paste

    2 tablespoons

  • Beef broth

    1 cup

  • Worcestershire sauce

    1 tablespoon

  • Black peppercorns

    24

  • Kosher salt

    1 teaspoon

How to make it

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, and salt. 2. Cook beef, onion, and carrots until browned; stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and peas. 3. Simmer filling for 8 minutes and transfer to a baking dish. 4. Pipe or spoon mashed potatoes into six ghost shapes, adding peppercorn eyes. 5. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until lightly browned.

FAQ

Who is "Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie" for?

This Halloween dinner uses a familiar beef-and-vegetable filling beneath piped potato ghosts. It serves six and uses black peppercorn faces.

What do I need to buy for "Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie"?

This list has 12 items, including Yukon Gold potatoes, Whole milk, Unsalted butter, and Lean ground beef. Cross off what you already own, then buy the rest.

Do I need every item on "Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie"?

No. Use it as a starting checklist for Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie. Cross off what you already have—often that includes Yukon Gold potatoes—and add anything your situation still needs.

Does "Halloween ghost mashed potato shepherd's pie" include cooking or prep steps?

Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, and salt. 2. Cook beef, onion, and carrots until browned; stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and peas. 3. Simmer filling for 8 minutes and transfer to a baking dish. 4. Pipe or spoo…

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