Shepherd's Pie recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
1hr 20min
Total Time
1hr 30min

A hearty dish made with ground beef or lamb and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = one portion)

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 1/2lb
    potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4cup
    butter, unsalted, melted
  • 1/2cup
    cream

Shepherd's Pie Filling

  • 1lb
    ground lamb or beef
  • 1cup
    peas, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4cup
    red wine
  • 3/4cup
    beef broth
  • 1/2cup
    celery, chopped
  • 3/4cup
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2cup
    carrots, chopped
  • 2tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1tbsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1tbsp
    thyme
  • 1tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Shepherd's Pie

Making the Potatoes

  1. In a large pot, add the potatoes and fill with cold water. Add a couple of tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce to simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until a fork can pass easily through the potatoes.

  3. Drain the potatoes in a colander. In a mixing bowl, using a potato ricer or masher, mash the potatoes, stirring in the melted butter and cream. Add salt to taste and set aside.

Cooking the Filling

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or gas mark 6.

  2. In a cast iron casserole dish or skillet on medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or lamb until browned. Remove from the heat and place into a bowl.

    Step 2.1: In a cast iron casserole dish or skillet on medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or lamb until browned
  3. Return the casserole pan or skillet back to the heat. Add the remaining butter and cook the onions, celery, and carrots until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

    Step 2.1: Return the casserole pan or skillet back to the heat
  4. Add the red wine, beef broth, and cooked lamb or beef. Cook until the liquid has reduced.

  5. Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.

    Step 2.1: Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Shepherd's Pie

  1. Remove from the heat and add the peas. Pour into an oven-safe casserole dish if desired.

    Step 3.1: Remove from the heat and add the peas
  2. Using a spoon or spatula, spread the mashed potatoes on top and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes have turned golden brown.

    Step 3.1: Using a spoon or spatula, spread the mashed potatoes on top and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes have turned golden brown

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a smoother texture, use a potato ricer instead of a masher.

  2. Let the filling cool slightly before spreading the mashed potatoes on top to prevent them from sinking.

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Recipe by

Sean

(@manmeetsoven)

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