Description
Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This classic dish features a savory blend of seasoned ground meat, colorful vegetables, and rich gravy, all topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home, this recipe delivers hearty flavors that will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground lamb or beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook until vegetables soften.
- Stir in beef broth and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potatoes as desired.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, creating swirls on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg