Description
Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and classic comfort dish made with seasoned ground meat and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. It’s a perfect one-pan meal for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the mashed potato topping:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and frozen vegetables. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread meat mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and spread evenly. Use a fork to create texture on the surface.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Lamb is traditional, but beef is a popular and tasty substitute.
- For extra crisp on the potatoes, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg