Description
Homemade Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in rich flavors and hearty textures. This classic dish features layers of seasoned ground meat, vibrant vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes baked to golden perfection. Whether it’s a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends, this shepherd’s pie recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a go-to meal for any occasion. Indulge in this warming casserole and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Thyme
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced carrots, peas, corn, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and stock; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Layer the meat filling in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg