Description
Experience the comforting delight of Shepherd’s Pie, a timeless dish that brings together savory ground meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. This hearty meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, offering rich flavors and a satisfying texture that warms the soul. With its golden-brown crust and flavorful filling, Shepherd’s Pie not only pleases the palate but also evokes cherished memories of home-cooked meals. You can easily customize this versatile recipe to suit your taste, whether you choose traditional lamb or ground beef. Perfect for meal prep, Shepherd’s Pie ensures you have a delicious homemade dinner ready any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 pounds potatoes (for mashing)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Butter and milk (for mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Add chopped onions and diced carrots; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in thawed peas, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for ten minutes.
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks with a spatula or fork.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg