Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of shepherd’s pie, a delightful blend of seasoned ground meat and vibrant vegetables, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, shepherd’s pie is sure to become your go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground lamb or beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots, frozen peas, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Boil russet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Spread meat mixture in a baking dish, then layer mashed potatoes on top. Use a fork to create swirls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg