🥧 Shepherd’s pie
Shepherd’s pie is a classic British dish made with a meat and vegetable filling topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Traditionally, it’s made with lamb, while a version made with beef is called cottage pie.
🧾 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3–4 cups mashed potatoes for topping
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
👩‍🍳 Cooking Instructions
- Prepare filling:
- In a skillet, cook meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, peas, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble:
- Spread meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing with a spatula. Optional: sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
- Serve:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
đź’Ş Nutritional Benefits
- Protein from meat
- Fiber and vitamins from vegetables
- Mashed potato topping provides carbohydrates for energy
đź’ˇ Tips
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley to the filling.
- Mash potatoes with butter and a splash of milk for a creamy topping.
- Leftover Shepherd’s pie can be reheated and often tastes even better the next day.
âś… Result: A warm, hearty, and comforting casserole perfect for family meals or cold evenings.
I can also provide a vegetarian Shepherd’s pie recipe using lentils or mushrooms if you want a meat-free version.
