Shepherd’s Pie 🥧🥔
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort food made with ground meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, then baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3–4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Make the mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes for 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the meat filling
- In a pan, cook ground meat and onion until browned.
- Add carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef broth.
- Add peas and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
3. Assemble the pie
- Put the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
4. Bake
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
Tips
- Sprinkle cheese on top for a richer flavor 🧀
- Use a fork to make ridges in the potatoes so they crisp in the oven.
- Add corn or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
🍽️ Fun fact: Traditionally, Shepherd’s Pie uses lamb, while the same dish made with beef is often called Cottage Pie.
If you want, I can also give you a very easy 30-minute shepherd’s pie recipe that many home cooks use. 🥧🍽️
