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Classic Shepherd's Pie

Classic Shepherd's Pie prepared dish

Classic shepherd's pie is a comforting dish made with a savory ground meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty meal is perfect for family dinners and is sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite!

This recipe is british style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, peas, carrots, milk.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup peas (frozen)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 500 g ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 900 g potatoes (peeled and cubed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground lamb over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the frozen peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. While the meat mixture simmers, place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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