Description
A classic comfort food made with a rich savory meat filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this shepherd’s pie brings traditional flavor with a modern, balanced twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash potatoes with butter and warm milk until smooth.
- Brown ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and carrots and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, flour, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add beef broth and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in peas, season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
- Bake at 400°F until golden and bubbly.
- Broil briefly for a crisp top if desired.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
Use a fork to create texture on the mashed potatoes for a crisp golden topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: shepherds pie recipe, classic comfort food, british dinner, meat and potatoes