Shepherd’s Pie – A Classic Comfort Food with Rich Flavor
Shepherd’s Pie combines seasoned ground meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked until golden. It’s hearty, versatile, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet, cook onion, carrots, and garlic until tender.
- Add ground lamb, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in peas, then spread mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing evenly. Add cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Use lamb for authentic flavour, beef for cottage pie.
- Add corn or green beans for variety.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking.
- For extra crispiness, broil the top for 2 minutes.