Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp olive oil

A hearty British classic featuring a savory ground lamb and vegetable filling in rich gravy, topped with a golden crown of creamy mashed potatoes. Deeply comforting and satisfying for any weeknight dinner.

70 minMediumServes 6480 cal/serving

BritishDinnerStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinHigh FiberAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
1 yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Boil 2 lbs peeled, cubed russet potatoes in salted water until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Set aside.
3

Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 3 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
4

Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Pour in 1 cup beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas. Season with 2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
7

Spoon the mashed potatoes over the lamb filling and spread evenly with a spatula. Use a fork to create ridges on the surface.
8

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the potato topping is lightly golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Shepherd's Pie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Shepherd's Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shepherd's Pie keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Shepherd's Pie?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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