Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4–6
Warm, cozy, and bursting with rich flavors, Shepherds Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a savory ground lamb filling simmered with vegetables and topped with creamy, golden mashed potatoes. 🥩🥔✨ This beloved British and Irish dish is perfect for chilly evenings, family dinners, or meal prepping ahead of time.
Ingredients For Shepherds Pie�
🔥 For the Meat Filling:
☑ 1 lb ground lamb (or beef for Cottage Pie) 🥩
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil 🫒
☑ 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
☑ 2 medium carrots, diced 🥕
☑ 1 cup frozen peas 🌿
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 tomato paste 🍅
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 Worcestershire sauce 🌱
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 dried thyme 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 dried rosemary 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt & black pepper 🧂
☑ 1 cup beef or vegetable broth 🍵
🔥 For the Mashed Potato Topping:
☑ 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
☑ ¼ cup butter 🧈
☑ ½ cup milk or cream 🥛
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness) 🧀
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Shepherds Pie�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
1️⃣ Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water for 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender.
2️⃣ Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Stir in shredded cheese for extra creaminess (optional).
🥩 Step 2: Cook the Meat Filling
1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
3️⃣ Brown the ground lamb, breaking it apart as it cooks.
4️⃣ Stir in carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Pour in broth and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
6️⃣ Add frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes.
🥧 Step 3: Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Spread the meat filling evenly in a baking dish.
3️⃣ Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top and smooth them out with a spatula.
4️⃣ Use a fork to create ridges on the potato surface (this helps with crisping).
🔥 Step 4: Bake & Serve
1️⃣ Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
2️⃣ Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
3️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy! “Shepherds Pie”
Creamy mashed potatoes meet a rich, savory meat filling—Shepherds Pie is the definition of cozy, homemade goodness!🥔
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