Here’s a cozy, classic Shepherd’s Pie 🥧—rich meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
🥧 Shepherd’s Pie
🥩 Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 500g ground lamb (traditional) or beef (often called cottage pie)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup broth (beef or chicken)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
For the mashed topping:
- 3–4 potatoes (peeled & chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼–½ cup milk
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes until soft
- Mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth
- Set aside
2. Cook the filling
- In a pan, cook onion and garlic until soft
- Add ground meat and cook until browned
- Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning
- Add vegetables and simmer for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened
3. Assemble
- Spread the meat mixture into a baking dish
- Spoon mashed potatoes on top and spread evenly
- Use a fork to create texture (helps browning)
4. Bake
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden top
🍽️ Tips:
- Sprinkle cheese on top for extra richness 🧀
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time
- Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving (it sets better)
🔥 Variations:
- Add a layer of cheese between meat and potatoes
- Make it spicy with chili flakes
- Use sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter twist
If you want, I can give you a quick 30-minute version or a slow-cooker shepherd’s pie like your BBQ drumsticks style.
