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Shepherd's Pie

A comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners, featuring savory meat, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine British, Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 0.75 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 0.75 tsp dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 750 g ground lamb or beef 1.5 lb
  • 0.25 cup flour (plain/all purpose)
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef stock / broth
  • 0.5 cup red wine or water
  • 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (OXO brand crumbles easily)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 leaves bay leaves dried or fresh
  • 0.75 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 1200 g potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes (2.2 lb)
  • 0.67 cup milk (whole or low fat)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan optional
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (30g)
  • to taste fresh thyme leaves optional garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Add carrots, celery, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 3 minutes until softened and sweet.
  • Turn heat up to high. Add lamb and cook, breaking it up as you go, until browned.
  • Add flour and mix it in. Then, add tomato paste, broth, red wine, bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn down the heat so it’s simmering rapidly. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a gravy consistency.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the filling to a pie baking dish. Stir in the peas. Cover and refrigerate for 1 – 2 hours or overnight if desired.

Assembly

  • Prepare the mashed potatoes and spread them over the cooled meat filling.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

For smoother mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill. You can experiment with different vegetables like corn or green beans mixed into the filling. Don't skip the resting time; letting it cool in the fridge will help flavors meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Dinner, Hearty Dish, Shepherd's Pie
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