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Shepherd’s Pie

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Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and comforting casserole made with ground lamb or beef, mixed vegetables, and savory gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbling. It’s a classic one-dish meal perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1 egg yolk (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  6. If using, sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Pour in beef broth and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Add egg yolk if using and mix well.
  10. Spread meat mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing with a spatula. Use a fork to create ridges on top.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until top is golden and filling is bubbling. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispier topping if desired.
  12. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ground beef instead of lamb for a Cottage Pie variation.Add shredded cheese to mashed potatoes for extra richness.Mashed sweet potatoes or cauliflower can be used as a topping alternative.Letting the pie rest before serving helps it set and makes slicing easier.Great for meal prep—assemble ahead and bake later.

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