Classic Demi Glace Easy Weeknight Shepherds Pie

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm, hearty shepherd’s pie — especially when it’s bubbling out of the oven after a long day. But who says comfort food has to be complicated? With the help of Le Sauce & Co.'s Classic Demi-Glace Gourmet Finishing Sauce, you can whip up a rich, flavor-packed Easy Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie in under an hour. This dish brings together all the nostalgic flavors you love, elevated by the deep, savory richness of a chef-crafted sauce that makes every bite unforgettable.

A Classic, Made Even Better

Traditional shepherd’s pie relies on a meaty filling, savory vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes all baked together into one cozy, crave-worthy meal. But the real secret to a delicious pie lies in the sauce — and Le Sauce & Co.’s Classic Demi-Glace delivers on all fronts. Made with slow-simmered beef stock, aromatic vegetables, and bold, concentrated flavor, it adds a luxurious depth to the meat mixture with zero extra prep required.

With just a few pantry and fridge staples plus Le Sauce, you’ll have a dish that feels like a weekend meal, ready to enjoy on a weeknight.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or ground lamb

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 1 pouch of Le Sauce & Co. Classic Demi-Glace

• 3 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make It

Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook for another 2–3 minutes until just softened. Then, pour in the Le Sauce & Co. Classic Demi-Glace and mix well. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce coats the meat and vegetables and becomes thick and luscious. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top and use a fork to create texture — this helps the top get golden and slightly crispy in the oven.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Why It Works

This shepherd’s pie is quick, comforting, and full of deep, beefy flavor thanks to the demi-glace. What would normally take hours of simmering and reducing can now be achieved in minutes with Le Sauce & Co. It’s the perfect way to bring gourmet flavor to your table without the extra work.

The mashed potatoes are creamy and comforting, the meat is rich and savory, and the vegetables add just the right balance of sweetness and texture. It’s a complete meal in one pan — and even better the next day.

Your New Go-To Comfort Meal

Whether you’re feeding the family or meal prepping for the week ahead, this Classic Demi-Glace Easy Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie delivers on all counts. It’s hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly flavorful — a true celebration of how a great sauce can transform everyday cooking into something special.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 pouch Le Sauce & Co.® Classic Demi Glace Gourmet Finishing Sauce 
• 1 tsp olive oil  
• ½ pound ground bison OR 90% lean ground sirloin
• 1 large russet potato(about 1 lb)
• ¼ cup chopped sweet yellow onion
• ¼ cup frozen peas
• 1 medium diced carrot
• ¼ cup milk OR half & half
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp Salt & pepper
• ¼ cup cheddar cheese

First Step: Preheat oven to 400

Mashed Potato Prep:

1. Cook the potato in the microwave, 3 minutes on each side until soft
2. Cut the potato in 1 inch cubes and place in a medium sized mixing bowl
3. Add 1 tbsp butter and ¼ cup milk and ¼ tsp salt and pepper and add ¼ cup cheddar cheese and mix with either a hand held mixer or a fork until mashed all the way through
4. Now your mashed potatoes are done. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel to keep warm.

Meat Prep:

1. Chop up onion and carrot
2. Add 1 tsp olive oil to pan and saute onion and carrot for about 5 minutes
3. Add ½ lb bison or ground sirloin and season with ¼ tsp salt and pepper
4. As soon as the meat is done cooking(5-8 minutes), turn off the stove and throw in the frozen peas and mix together
5. Open your pouch of Demi Glace and pour all the sauce into the meat mixture
6. Put your meat in a small baking dish(we use a small 7x5 Le Creuset baking dish )

Shepherds Pie Prep:

1. With your small baking dish with the meat, peas and carrots, and finally add the mashed potatoes on top
2. Place baking dish in oven for 10 minutes
3. Take out of oven, serve and Enjoy!