Description
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort food made with a savory meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb (or beef if you prefer)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef or lamb broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish or a deep casserole dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and carrots for about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground lamb (or beef) and cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in the broth and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and stir until heated through.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie, comfort food, recipe, lamb, beef, mashed potatoes