Description
A classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe with a savory meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 pound ground lamb (or ground beef)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cook the Meat Filling: In a large skillet, brown the ground lamb. Add onion, garlic, mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Dot with butter and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prepare mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
