Description
Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden-brown crust filled with savory ground meat and vegetables, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty dish evokes warm memories of family gatherings and cozy nights in. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and bring everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent. Add diced carrots and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Crumble in ground meat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in frozen peas, beef broth, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Simmer until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Layer the meat mixture in a baking dish and spread mashed potatoes on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg