Description
A classic and comforting Shepherd’s Pie made with savory ground meat, hearty vegetables, rich gravy, and a creamy mashed potato topping. This easy recipe is flavorful, filling, and perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground lamb or beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, peas, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly and creating ridges with a fork.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, simmer the filling until thick to avoid a watery pie. Creating ridges in the mashed potatoes helps achieve a crisp, golden topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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