Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort dish made with a savory meat filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden 🥔🥧.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 500 g ground lamb (traditional) or ground beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the mashed potato topping
- 3–4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth.
2. Cook the filling
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add ground lamb or beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, vegetables, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thick.
3. Assemble
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes evenly on top.
- Sprinkle cheese if desired.
4. Bake
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.
Serving
Serve hot with:
- green salad 🥗
- steamed vegetables
- gravy if you like extra sauce.
✅ Tip: Use a fork to create lines on the mashed potatoes before baking — it makes the top crispier.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- Gordon Ramsay–style Shepherd’s Pie
- Cheesy shepherd’s pie
- A 30-minute quick shepherd’s pie.
