Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Minced Lamb
A classic and hearty shepherd’s pie with a savory filling of minced lamb and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Large pot
- Baking dish
- Wooden spoon
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 lb minced lamb
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the filling:
- In a large frying pan, cook the minced lamb over medium heat until browned. Remove the lamb from the pan and set aside.1 lb minced lamb
- In the same pan, add chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the tomato paste and flour to the vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes.2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons flour
- Return the browned lamb to the pan, add the peas, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 cup peas, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Prepare the mashed potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes, and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.4 cups mashed potatoes, 4 tablespoons butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup milk
Assemble the shepherd’s pie:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the lamb mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly over the filling. Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.Fresh parsley
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the lamb with lentils and use vegetable broth.
Shepherd’s pie can be made in advance and reheated in the oven.
Shepherd’s pie can be made in advance and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 29gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 1352mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5930IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg
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