Description
Hearty shepherds pie celebrates classic British comfort food with rich ground lamb nestled beneath creamy mashed potato peaks. Savory layers of vegetables and robust seasoning create a soul-warming dish that invites you to savor each comforting forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef or lamb
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), preparing for a comforting culinary journey.
- In a spacious skillet, sizzle the ground meat over medium heat until thoroughly browned, then carefully drain away any lingering fat.
- Introduce chopped onions and diced carrots to the skillet, gently sautéing until they become tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate frozen peas, splash in Worcestershire sauce, and pour beef broth into the mixture, allowing it to simmer and meld flavors for approximately five minutes.
- Carefully transfer the rich, savory filling into an oven-safe dish, creating an even, inviting base.
- Generously spread a smooth, creamy layer of mashed potatoes across the top, ensuring complete coverage of the meat mixture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the potato topping transforms into a gloriously golden-brown crust.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the shepherd’s pie to rest for five minutes, letting the flavors settle and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or lamb to reduce fat content while maintaining classic flavor profile.
- Swap meat with lentils or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version, creating hearty alternative packed with protein.
- Use sweet potato mash instead of traditional potatoes for added nutrition and subtle sweetness that complements savory filling.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked for convenient meal prep, storing up to 3 months in airtight container for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg