Description
Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden, crispy potato topping that encases a savory filling of ground meat and vibrant vegetables. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends, offering warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With simple ingredients and preparation steps, you can whip up this classic recipe that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add diced carrots and cook until softened.
- Stir in ground beef or lamb; cook until browned. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Mix in frozen peas and beef broth; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture followed by mashed potatoes. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg