Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie brings classic British comfort to dinner tables with rich ground lamb nestled beneath creamy mashed potato peaks. Savory layers blend perfectly, delivering warmth and satisfaction in each comforting forkful you’ll crave.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
Fats, Liquids, and Optional Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), preparing for a hearty culinary experience.
- In a spacious skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat to ensure a lean foundation.
- Introduce diced onions to the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Incorporate mixed vegetables, tangy tomato paste, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, and savory beef broth into the meat mixture, allowing it to simmer and thicken while developing deep, complex flavors.
- Generously season the mixture with salt and pepper, creating a robust and well-balanced filling.
- Smoothly transfer the seasoned beef mixture into a baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom layer.
- Lovingly spread creamy mashed potatoes as a luxurious topping, completely covering the meat layer with a pillowy blanket.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese across the potato surface.
- Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the top transforms into a golden, crispy landscape with bubbling edges.
- Allow the shepherd’s pie to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, letting the flavors meld and settle before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground lamb for a traditional British-style shepherd’s pie, enhancing authentic flavor profile.
- Use sweet potato mash instead of regular potatoes to boost nutritional value and create a gluten-free, lower-carb alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the meat mixture for deeper, more complex taste without overwhelming other ingredients.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld, resulting in richer, more developed taste when baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg