Shepherd’s pie

Ohhh yes 😍 Shepherd’s Pie—classic comfort food with savory meat and veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Here’s a traditional, foolproof recipe:

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Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the meat filling:

• 1 lb ground lamb (or beef for “Cottage Pie”)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)

For the mashed potato topping:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 lbs potatoes)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the filling
   • In a large skillet, cook ground lamb over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
   • Add onion, garlic, and carrots; cook 5 minutes until softened.
   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and flour (if using).
   • Add broth and simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in peas at the end.
3. Prepare mashed potato topping
   • Mix mashed potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
4. Assemble the pie
   • Spread meat mixture evenly in a 9×13 baking dish.
   • Spread mashed potatoes on top, smoothing with a spatula.
   • Optional: sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
5. Bake
   • Bake 20–25 minutes until potatoes are slightly golden and filling is bubbling.
6. Serve
   • Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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🔥 Tips & Variations

• Use leftover mashed potatoes for a super quick version.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of cream or sour cream to the mashed potatoes.
• Sprinkle paprika on top before baking for color.
• Swap lamb for ground beef for a classic “Cottage Pie.”

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This is cozy, hearty, and perfect with green beans, roasted veggies, or a simple salad 😏

I can also give a slow cooker shepherd’s pie version or individual mini shepherd’s pies for meal prep if you want.

Do you want one of those versions?