Description

Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty, traditional comfort food made with savory ground lamb and vegetables in a flavorful gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection. It’s cozy, satisfying, and ideal for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Lamb Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 pound ground lamb

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 cup beef broth

1 cup frozen peas

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

2.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup milk

4 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1 egg yolk (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 8–10 minutes until softened.
Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Add broth, peas, rosemary, thyme, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover near the end to reduce excess liquid if needed.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to pot. Mash with milk, butter, Parmesan (if using), and egg yolk (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread lamb mixture in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing or swirling with a fork.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap lamb with ground beef for Cottage Pie.

Use lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

Sweet potato or cauliflower mash are great alternative toppings.

Add mushrooms, corn, or green beans to the filling for more veggies.

Sprinkle cheese on top before baking for a golden, cheesy crust.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 430
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg