Shepherd's Pie
A classic comforting dish with savory ground lamb topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 0.25 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground lamb over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and diced carrots to the skillet with the lamb. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the beef broth and tomato paste until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the lamb mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the lamb mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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