Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic shepherd’s pie recipe. Perfectly layered with a savory ground meat filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is not only satisfying but also easy to make. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a hearty meal that brings everyone together. With versatile ingredient options and minimal cleanup, this shepherd’s pie will quickly become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 2 tablespoons butter (for mashed potatoes)
- ¼ cup milk (for mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions and carrots until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add frozen peas, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth; season with salt.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Create peaks on top for crispness.
- Bake in the oven 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 (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg