Description
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with a savory meat and vegetable filling. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this hearty meal is customizable and can easily be made ahead of time. Whether you choose ground lamb or beef, the rich flavors will surely impress your loved ones. Plus, it’s an ideal dish for meal prepping—enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1½ pounds ground lamb or beef
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onion and garlic in oil until fragrant. Add carrots, celery, and ground meat; cook until browned.
- Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in frozen peas and spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to the edges to seal.
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg