Shepherd's Pie
Classic Shepherd's Pie recipe with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect comfort food dinner ready in 75 minutes with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- oven
- large skillet
- spatula
- large pot
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 1.5 pounds ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 2.5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 0.5 cup whole milk warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, cook the ground lamb or beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the frozen peas. Simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with the warmed milk and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading them with a spatula to cover the meat completely. Use a fork to create ridges on the surface.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.