Absolutely! Shepherd’s Pie is classic comfort food—savory meat, hearty veggies, topped with creamy mashed potatoes 🥔🥩
🥧 Shepherd’s Pie
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 30–35 minutes
- Total: ~55 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
- 3–4 cups mashed potatoes (buttery and creamy)
- 1–2 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in flour if using to thicken.
- Pour in broth, simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in peas.
- Transfer filling to a greased 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Optional: use a fork to create a textured surface for browning.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until potatoes are lightly golden and edges bubble.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Cheesy topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over mashed potatoes before baking.
- Veggie boost: Add corn, green beans, or mushrooms to the filling.
- Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate; bake when ready.
- Individual servings: Use ramekins for single-serving shepherd’s pies.
This dish is hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold nights 😋
I can also give a slow-cooker version where the filling simmers all day and mashed potatoes go on at the end. Do you want that?
