Description
Shepherd’s Pie is the quintessential comfort food that warms the heart and satisfies the soul. This classic dish features a hearty filling of savory ground meat, traditionally lamb, mixed with tender vegetables like carrots and peas. All of this is topped with a luscious layer of creamy mashed potatoes that becomes beautifully golden in the oven. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, Shepherd’s Pie is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste—whether you prefer beef or want to add more veggies. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this dish promises to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Butter and milk for mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent. Add carrots and cook until softened.
- Add ground lamb or beef and cook until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and frozen peas.
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and layer the mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg