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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe features a savory meat filling topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden and bubbly. A comforting and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners.


Ingredients

For the Meat Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes, prepared and warm
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

For Garnish (optional):

  • Chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and carrots until softened. Add garlic.
  3. Cook the meat: Add ground lamb, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add peas and broth: Mix in peas and beef broth, simmer until thickened.
  5. Assemble: Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, brush with butter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Rest and serve: Let it rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey and sweet potato mash.
  • You can also add corn or green beans for extra veggies.