Description
A classic British comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie is a savory dish featuring flavorful ground lamb cooked with vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened. Add ground lamb, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and thyme. Simmer until thickened. Stir in peas, season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, and salt until creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven. Spread meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, creating texture with a fork. Bake until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground beef instead of lamb.
- For creamier potatoes, add a splash of heavy cream.
- To prep ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
