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Shepherds-Pie-Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie

This Shepherd’s Pie features ground lamb or beef, a medley of vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, making it a comforting, delicious choice for quick dinners or cozy meals.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground lamb or lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ⅔ cups beef broth more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes see notes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook lamb (or beef), onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  3. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mixed vegetables and add more broth if needed to reach a gravy consistency.
  5. Transfer the ground beef mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish and spread it into an even layer. Spoon mashed potatoes over top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Broil for 2 minutes if desired.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use homemade or store-bought mashed potatoes for convenience.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to make it your own.
Letting it cool slightly before serving enhances the flavors.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg