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Classic Shepherd's Pie

A hearty, traditional Shepherd’s Pie featuring savory ground lamb, vegetables, and golden mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Topping
  • 2.5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Meat Filling
  • 1.5 lbs ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp flour for thickening
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook meat until browned. Add vegetables and sauté until softened.
  3. Add tomato paste, flour, broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and bake until golden.

Notes

For a crisp top, broil for 2 minutes at the end.