Description
Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of savory ground meat and fresh vegetables enveloped in a creamy mashed potato topping. This hearty dish not only warms your belly but also evokes fond memories of family gatherings. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal, this shepherd’s pie promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 2 lbs potatoes)
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and carrots to the skillet; sauté for about five minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in frozen peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about ten minutes until slightly thickened.
- While the filling simmers, prepare your mashed potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Broil for an additional two minutes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg