Description
Warm your heart and home with this quick and easy shepherd’s pie, a delightful dish that combines savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes under a golden crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter (for potatoes)
- ½ cup milk (for potatoes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk; season as desired.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and carrots; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef/lamb to the skillet. Brown thoroughly while breaking into smaller pieces.
- Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat mixture in a baking dish; layer mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg