Description
This classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe delivers a comforting and hearty meal perfect for cozy evenings. Ground lamb or beef is cooked with vegetables and simmered in a savory sauce, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly. Follow these simple steps to create a delicious, warming dish that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cups peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking later.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until they become soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the Meat: Add the ground lamb or beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in diced carrots, peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and pour in the beef broth. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Assemble the Pie: Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with Potatoes: Spoon and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using ground lamb instead of beef.
- You can prepare mashed potatoes ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- Adding a little grated cheese on top of the mashed potatoes before baking can create a delicious crust.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat easily.
