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Shepherd’s Pie

Delicious Shepherd’s Pie: Comfort Food Perfected at Home

This Shepherd’s Pie combines savory meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, making it a classic comfort food.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Meat (Beef or Lamb)
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced small
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes (Yukon Gold) Peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Milk Warm
Additional Flavor Boosters
  • 1 cup Broth or Stock (Chicken or Beef)
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs (Thyme or Rosemary) Optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shepherd’s Pie
  1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Cover with cold salted water in a large pot, bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, drain, and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground meat, browning for about 8-10 minutes. Stir in carrots, peas, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat filling in a baking dish, then spoon mashed potatoes on top, spreading evenly. Create a texture pattern with a fork.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to substitute the ground meat or add cheese to the mashed potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings and meal prep.

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