Delicious Shepherd’s Pie
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of this classic Shepherd’s Pie. With layers of tender ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is a quintessential comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, it’s a recipe that will quickly become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Ground Beef or Lamb
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 1 cup (150g) Peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups (500g) Mashed Potatoes
- 1 cup (240ml) Beef or Vegetable Stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.
- Add ground meat to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the diced carrots and peas; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly then remove from heat.
- Spread meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (about 220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg