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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Shepherd’s pie is a classic meal made by layering tasty ground meat, veggies and fluffy mashed potatoes, baking until the top is crisp and cheesy. You can make it quickly and everyone loves to enjoy it on cool days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine british
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Potato masher or electric mixer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 IB ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • ½ tbsp beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • First, you should make the mashed potatoes:
    After peeling and cutting your potatoes, put them in a pot of salted water.
    Soak the sweet potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes until they are tender to the fork.
    Drain the potatoes and mix them with butter and milk.
    Add salt and mix the mixture until it becomes smooth. Set aside.
  • Fry the Meat as the Filling:
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
    Include onion and garlic in your cooking process. Keep sautéing until the vegetables have softened and add flavor.
    Add the carrots and cook over heat for 4-5 minutes.
    Toss in the ground meat (whether it’s lamb or beef). Cook until the meat is golden brown, while mashing the pieces as they cook and release their juices.
    Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and rosemary to the rest of the ingredients.
    Pour the beef broth into the pot and continue stirring.
    Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, until it is a bit thicker.
    After that, add the peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
    Add a little salt and pepper to your vegetables.
  • Prepare the Shepherd’s Pie:
    Preheat the oven at 375°F (190°C).
    Arrange the meat mixture in an even layer along the bottom of a baking dish.
    Evenly spread the mashed potatoes over the vegetables on top of the pie.
    If you like, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the biscuits.
  • Bake:
    Cook the nachos in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden.
    Enjoy a 10-minute rest after cooking before serving the food.

Notes

Choose Yukon gold or russet potatoes to ensure your topping is super smooth.
By using cream cheese or sour cream in your recipe, the potatoes will be smoother.
Use turkey or a meat alternative to make a healthier or vegetarian meal.
Cover the pie and leave it aside for a bit to help the flavors combine and the pie become set.
During the last few minutes of the brooting process, broil the quiche’s topping until it crisps up.
 
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