Description
Classic Irish Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to any meal. This classic recipe layers savory ground meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping for a delicious experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s easy to customize with your choice of meat or additional veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- ¾ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground lamb or beef and dried thyme; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer on low for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Layer the meat mixture in a baking dish, then top generously with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg