Shepherd’s Pie
Indulge in the warm embrace of this classic shepherd’s pie, featuring a hearty filling of ground lamb or beef, vibrant veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to bring smiles to every table. Easy to make and delightful to share, it captures comfort food at its finest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 1 lb potatoes)
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden.
- Stir in ground meat and carrots; cook until meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender; drain and mash with butter and milk.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg