Description

This classic shepherd’s pie recipe is pure comfort food. Savory ground meat simmered with vegetables and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes makes a cozy, satisfying dinner the whole family loves.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk, and season with salt.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
Fold in peas and carrots, then spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and gently spread to seal the edges.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

Notes

For extra flavor, add shredded cheddar to the mashed potatoes. Use ground turkey for a lighter version or pipe the mashed potatoes for a decorative finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: shepherd’s pie, comfort food, mashed potatoes, ground beef, lamb