Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

 

Here’s a classic and comforting Shepherd’s Pie recipe made with savory meat and creamy mashed potatoes:

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Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

For the meat filling:

• 1 lb (450g) ground lamb (or use beef for Cottage Pie)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the mashed potato topping:

• 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste
• Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

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Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and boil until tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, milk, and salt. Set aside.

2. Cook the meat filling:

   • Heat oil in a large skillet.
   • Sauté onions and carrots for 5 minutes.
   • Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
   • Add ground lamb, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
   • Add broth and peas. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Assemble the pie:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Spread the meat filling evenly in a baking dish.
   • Top with mashed potatoes. Spread evenly and rough up the surface with a fork (this helps it brown).
   • Sprinkle with cheese if using.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and filling is bubbling.

5. Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Would you like a vegetarian version or something more spiced up like a Moroccan twist?