Description
Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty classic comfort food made with savory ground meat, vegetables, rich gravy, and a creamy mashed potato topping baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, then drain
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and set aside
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant
- Add ground meat and cook until browned
- Stir in carrots, peas, and corn and cook briefly
- Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper
- Simmer until the mixture thickens into a savory gravy
- Spread meat filling evenly into a baking dish
- Top with mashed potatoes and smooth the surface
- Sprinkle cheese over the top if using
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden and bubbling
Notes
- Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving
- For a crisp top, broil briefly after baking
- Leftovers reheat well the next day
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg