Shepherd’s pie

Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort dish made with seasoned ground meat, vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. 🥧🥔

Ingredients

For the meat filling

• 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon oil

For the mashed potato topping

• 3–4 potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes
   Boil chopped potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until soft. Drain, add butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
2. Prepare the filling
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
3. Cook the meat
   Add ground meat and cook until browned.
4. Add flavor and vegetables
   Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, peas, carrots, salt, pepper, paprika, and beef broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thick.
5. Assemble the pie
   Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish. Cover evenly with mashed potatoes.
6. Bake
   Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is lightly golden.
7. Serve
   Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

🍽️ Tip: You can sprinkle a little grated cheese on top of the potatoes before baking for extra flavor.

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