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Shepherd's Pie
Savory lamb mince with vegetables under a cloud of buttery mashed potato, baked until golden. The ultimate British comfort food for cold evenings.
Prep 20 min
Cook 45 min
Total 1h 5m
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the filling
- 1.5 lbs ground lamb
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Step 2 — Mashed potato topping
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk
- ½ cup cheddar (grated)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the filling
Brown lamb in oil, breaking up. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in peas. Season.
- 2
Make mashed potatoes
Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, milk, and cheddar until smooth. Season.
- 3
Assemble and bake
Spread filling in a baking dish. Pipe or spread mashed potato over top. Bake at 400°F 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 26g protein · 38g carbs · 26g fat · 5g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
