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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie

A comforting and hearty dish made with ground meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef or lamb This is the heart of your Shepherd's Pie, bringing robust flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Adds a sweet and savory depth.
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced for sweetness and texture; can substitute with diced celery.
  • 1 cup Frozen peas A pop of color and nutrition; fresh peas can work too.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced to enhance savory flavors.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Provides a complex umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme Adds subtle earthiness; can use fresh thyme for brighter taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Potatoes Peeled and chopped; Yukon Golds are great for flavor.
  • 4 tbsp Butter For rich creaminess; can be swapped with olive oil.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it with nonstick spray.
  2. Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until crumbly. Drain excess fat, then add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for another 2 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in diced carrots, frozen peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Layer the savory meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the creamy mashed potatoes, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. For best results, brown the meat thoroughly and allow mashed potatoes to steam dry after draining.

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