Here’s a classic, hearty Shepherd’s Pie recipe—rich, comforting, and perfect for a family meal 🥧🍖
🥧 Shepherd’s Pie
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the filling:
- 500g Ground lamb (can substitute beef for Cottage Pie)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the mashed potato topping:
- 4 large Potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and boil potatoes until tender (15–20 min)
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper
- Set aside
2. Cook the Filling
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Sauté onions and garlic until soft
- Add ground lamb and cook until browned
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and thyme
- Add peas and carrots, simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened
- Season with salt and pepper
3. Assemble the Pie
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Spread meat filling evenly in a baking dish
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly
- Optional: sprinkle cheddar cheese on top
- Use a fork to make light ridges for a golden finish
4. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until top is golden and edges bubble
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté the potatoes with a bit of garlic before mashing
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready
- Use a fork to create peaks in the potato for a crispier top
If you want, I can also give a lighter, lower-fat version using cauliflower mash instead of potatoes—still creamy and delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
