Description
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a comforting classic that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Layers of savory ground beef or lamb with vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden brown and bubbly. A family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance or instant)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, cook until softened, then add garlic. Add ground beef or lamb, cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in peas, carrots, corn, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Use a fork to create texture. Bake until golden brown, about 20–25 minutes. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes or instant for convenience.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- For a cheesy topping, sprinkle shredded cheddar on the mashed potatoes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
