Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty shepherd’s pie. Featuring a savory blend of ground meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to customize and bursting with flavor, you’ll find that this recipe not only satisfies cravings but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup (150g) peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups (500g) mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in peas, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; let simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Spoon the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg