Description
This Shepherd’s Pie Recipe features a rich, savory lamb and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, creating a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family gatherings. It’s a time-honored classic that satisfies the hungriest of appetites and is adaptable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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For the Savory Lamb Filling:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small
- 2 celery stalks, diced small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs ground lamb
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups (32 oz) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Fluffy Potato Topping:
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg yolk (optional, for a richer topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Potato Topping by boiling the potatoes until tender, then mashing with milk, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper
- Step 2: Sauté the vegetables until soft and fragrant
- Step 3: Brown the lamb, then add flour and tomato paste
- Step 4: Simmer the filling with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs until thickened
- Step 5: Assemble by layering the filling in a baking dish, topping with mashed potatoes, and creating peaks
- Step 6: Bake until bubbly and golden brown, then let it rest before serving
Notes
For best results, allow the dish to rest before serving to set.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg