Shepherd's Pie
Recipe by
Keane
Classic British comfort food featuring savory ground lamb cooked with vegetables in rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. The ultimate cozy meal\!
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
45 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- ✓2 lbs ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
- ✓2 cups mashed potatoes
- ✓1 large onion (diced)
- ✓2 carrots (diced)
- ✓1 cup frozen peas
- ✓3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ✓2 tbsp tomato paste
- ✓1 cup beef broth
- ✓2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ✓2 tbsp flour
- ✓4 tbsp butter
- ✓1/2 cup milk
- ✓1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ✓Salt and pepper to taste
- ✓Fresh thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground lamb over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks
- 3
Add onion, carrots, and garlic, cook until softened (about 5 minutes)
- 4
Stir in tomato paste and flour, cook for 1 minute
- 5
Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, peas, thyme, and rosemary
- 6
Simmer for 10-15 minutes until mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper
- 7
Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes: boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper
- 8
Transfer meat mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish
- 9
Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer
- 10
Use a fork to create ridges on top (helps it get crispy)
- 11
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top
- 12
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly
- 13
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving