Description
A classic Easy Shepherd’s Pie made with savory ground meat, vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp butter
½ cup milk or cream
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Fresh thyme and rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes).
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and carrots until soft. Add garlic for an additional minute.
3. Increase heat, add ground meat, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and frozen peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Drain potatoes, mash with butter and milk until creamy; season to taste.
6. Layer meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For a crispier crust, brush the mashed potatoes with melted butter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Easy Shepherd’s Pie, comfort food, casserole recipes