Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting baked dish made with seasoned meat, vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. 🥔🥧 Traditionally it uses lamb, but many versions use ground beef (often called cottage pie).
Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
For the Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato Topping
- 2–3 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat and onion until browned.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, and vegetables.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
2. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
3. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and lightly golden on top.
4. Serve
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Add mushrooms or celery for extra flavor.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
- For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- Easy 30-minute Shepherd’s Pie
- Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
- Cheesy loaded Shepherd’s Pie
Just tell me which one you want. 😊
