🥧 Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort dish made with a savory meat filling (traditionally lamb) topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. It’s hearty, warm, and perfect for family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the topping:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (buttery and creamy)
- Optional: 1 egg yolk for richer topping
- Butter for dotting
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven: 200°C (400°F).
- Cook filling: In a skillet, brown the meat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add peas at the end.
- Assemble: Spread meat mixture in a baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Dot with butter.
- Bake: 20–25 minutes until the top is lightly golden. Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve: Hot, straight from the oven.
đź’ˇ Tips
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quick version
- Swap lamb for beef if you prefer “Cottage Pie” (beef version)
- Add shredded cheese on top for an extra indulgent twist
I can also give you a slow cooker version so the meat filling is extra tender and you just top it with mashed potatoes before baking. Do you want me to do that?
