Description
Shepherd’s pie brings traditional Irish flavors to your dinner table with ground lamb nestled beneath creamy mashed potatoes. Rustic ingredients blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that connects you to generations of home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or lamb
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Topping:
- 4 large potatoes, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal environment for baking the comfort dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly brown the ground meat with finely chopped onions and diced carrots, ensuring a rich caramelized flavor and draining any excess fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture by incorporating tomato paste, beef broth, and green peas, allowing the ingredients to meld together and develop depth through a 10-minute gentle simmer.
- Transfer the savory meat mixture into a baking dish, distributing it evenly to create a uniform base layer for the pie.
- Carefully spread the creamy mashed potatoes over the meat, creating a smooth, consistent topping that completely covers the filling.
- Place the prepared shepherd’s pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown and slightly crispy potato surface.
- Once the top achieves a beautiful golden color and the filling is bubbling, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground meat for a healthier version, trimming excess fat before cooking to reduce overall calorie content.
- Swap traditional beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary restrictions or lighter meal options.
- Consider adding extra vegetables like diced celery or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Use sweet potato mash instead of regular potatoes for a nutrient-dense twist that adds natural sweetness and vibrant color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg