Description
Indulge in a comforting Shepherd’s Pie featuring savory ground meat, vibrant vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for warming the heart during family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and carrots until soft. Add garlic for an additional minute.
- Increase heat, add ground meat, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and frozen peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain potatoes, mash with butter and milk until creamy; season to taste.
- Layer meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) 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 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, replace meat with lentils or mushrooms. - Add corn or other vegetables for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven.