Description
Shepherd’s Pie is the quintessential comfort food that brings together tender ground meat, vibrant vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes in a harmonious baked dish. This classic recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or family dinners, providing layers of rich flavor and warmth with every bite. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a meal you’ll cherish and crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground lamb or beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and diced carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in frozen peas.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with an even layer of mashed potatoes.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 305g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg