Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort dish featuring a savory blend of meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Thyme and rosemary to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground meat, browning until fully cooked. Stir in carrots and peas, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; season with thyme and rosemary. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potatoes if not using leftovers; ensure they are creamy but spreadable.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, smoothing them out evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or add cheese for a cheesy twist. - Make ahead by assembling the pie and refrigerating until ready to bake.