Description
A classic British comfort dish, Shepherd’s Pie combines savory ground lamb, vegetables, and a fluffy mashed potato topping, baked until golden and bubbling. Hearty, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g ground lamb
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 200ml beef or chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 100g frozen peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 900g potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 4 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Handful of grated cheddar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- Pop the potatoes in salted water and boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the lamb and brown it, breaking up clumps. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the stock and simmer for 15-20 minutes, uncovered. Add peas for the last five minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and salt. Stir in cheese if desired.
- Spoon the mince mixture into a baking dish. Top with the mash.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Use beef if lamb is unavailable.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg