Shepherd's Pie

Classic comfort food with seasoned ground meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total Time
70 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
British
  • budget
  • comfort-food
  • family-friendly
  • casserole
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Ingredients

Servings:
8
  • 2 lbs ground lamb or beef
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories

520

65 per serving

Protein

28g

56% DV

Fat

28g

40% DV

Carbs

35g

12% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein22%
Fat48%
Carbs27%
Fiber
5g
0

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Boil potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk and 2 tbsp butter.

  3. 3

    Brown ground meat in a large oven-safe skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Add onion and carrots, cook until softened.

  5. 5

    Stir in flour and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.

  7. 7

    Stir in peas and season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.

  9. 9

    Dot with remaining butter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

  10. 10

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.