Description
Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a savory blend of seasoned ground beef or lamb, colorful vegetables, and a fluffy layer of creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty dish brings warmth to any table and is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s a recipe you’ll cherish and enjoy time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add onions and carrots, sautéing until softened (around 3 minutes).
- Stir in beef broth and frozen peas; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg