Description
Warm your heart and home with this classic shepherd’s pie recipe, featuring a golden, fluffy potato topping enveloping a rich, savory filling. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients. Experience the delightful balance of flavors as you savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and carrots in oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground lamb or beef and garlic; cook until browned (7–10 minutes), breaking up any large chunks.
- Stir in frozen peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth; let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread meat mixture into a baking dish; top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks for crispiness.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg