Description
Savor the warmth of this classic Shepherd’s Pie, where savory ground meat meets creamy mashed potatoes for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (with butter and cream)
- Dried thyme and rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and carrots while boiling the potatoes until tender.
- Sauté the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground lamb or beef. Add onions and carrots; cook until soft.
- Add flavor: Stir in garlic, peas, beef broth, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until combined.
- Create mashed potatoes: Boil peeled potatoes until soft. Mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- Assemble your pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Layer the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake until golden: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the potato crust is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, add cheese on top before baking. - Customize by incorporating seasonal veggies like corn or bell peppers. - To save time, prepare in advance and store in the fridge.