Here’s a classic Shepherd’s Pie 🥧🥔—a comforting dish with seasoned meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes on top.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Meat Filling
- 500 g ground lamb or beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
Mashed Potato Topping
- 3–4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Cook the Meat Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle flour and mix well.
- Add beef broth and simmer until slightly thick.
- Stir in mixed vegetables.
3. Assemble the Pie
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes on top and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
4. Bake
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.
5. Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
✅ Tips
- For extra flavor, add garlic or cream to the mashed potatoes.
- Use a fork to make lines on the potato topping so it browns nicely.
- Traditionally lamb is used for Shepherd’s Pie, while beef makes Cottage Pie.
If you want, I can also show you:
🥧 The easiest 30-minute shepherd’s pie
🥧 Cheesy shepherd’s pie
🥧 Shepherd’s pie casserole (very popular).
