Description
Hearty shepherds pie delights with classic Irish comfort. Savory lamb mingles with vegetables under creamy potato clouds, creating a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings. You’ll savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Brown ground meat in a skillet, removing excess fat thoroughly.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and flour, stirring to create a cohesive mixture.
- Stream beef broth into the skillet, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken over medium heat.
- Fold frozen peas and carrots into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the seasoned meat filling to a baking dish, creating an even layer across the bottom.
- Carefully spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, using a spatula to create a smooth, uniform surface.
- Strategically place small butter dots across the potato topping to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden and edges become slightly crispy.
- Allow the shepherd’s pie to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground lamb for traditional British flavor, enhancing the authentic shepherds pie experience.
- Use lean ground meat to reduce overall fat content while maintaining delicious taste and protein-packed nutrition.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing meat with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Freeze unbaked pie for up to 3 months, making it an excellent make-ahead meal for busy families or meal preppers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg