Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Summer Shepherd’s Pie, featuring a vibrant medley of garden-fresh vegetables and savory meat, all enveloped in creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this dish is a celebration of flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy every bite as you reminisce about sun-filled days spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter (for mashed potatoes)
- ¼ cup milk (for mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground lamb or beef until no pink remains.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in the diced carrots, peas, and corn; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and rosemary; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- While simmering, boil peeled potatoes until tender. Mash with butter and milk; season to taste.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer the meat mixture at the bottom and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or mushrooms. You can add seasonal vegetables like zucchini for added flavor. Top mashed potatoes with sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess.