Description
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort food that features a savory blend of seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and a fluffy layer of creamy mashed potatoes. This dish is perfect for family dinners and gatherings, offering warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With its customizable filling and straightforward preparation, Shepherd’s Pie is an easy recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and cream)
- 2 tbsp browning sauce or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and diced carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the frozen peas and browning sauce until well combined.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until tender; mash them with butter and cream until smooth.
- Layer the meat mixture evenly in the baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the meat mixture.
Consider using cauliflower mash or sweet potato mash as a topping for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg