Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of Shepherd’s Pie, a classic dish that combines seasoned ground meat with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty recipe is perfect for chilly evenings, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. With customizable ingredients and a golden, bubbling crust, this one-dish wonder is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, and herbs. Let ground meat come to room temperature.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add carrots until softened. Stir in ground meat and cook until browned.
- Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; mix in thyme and rosemary. Simmer for about 10 minutes before adding frozen peas.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish, layer with mashed potatoes, and top with cheese if desired.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg