Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie brings classic British comfort to dinner tables with ground lamb nestled beneath creamy mashed potatoes. Rich layers of savory meat and vegetables promise a satisfying meal we’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef or ground lamb
- 2 lbs (907 g) potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 tbsps butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Immerse peeled potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until tender enough for a fork to glide through effortlessly, then meticulously drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Texture Transformation: Vigorously mash potatoes into a smooth, creamy landscape, incorporating butter, milk, salt, and pepper, blending until achieving a luxuriously whipped consistency with no lumpy interruptions.
- Flavor Enhancement: Elevate the potato canvas by gently folding in sharp cheddar cheese, creating pockets of tangy richness that will surprise and delight the palate with each spoonful.
- Final Integration: Allow the potato mixture to rest momentarily, letting the flavors meld and intensify, preparing for its ultimate presentation as a sumptuous, comforting side dish that promises to captivate every dinner guest.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Moisture: Drain potatoes thoroughly after boiling to prevent watery mashed potatoes, ensuring a thick and creamy texture that holds its shape perfectly when baked.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Experiment with adding roasted garlic, fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a splash of beef stock to the mashed potatoes for a more complex and rich taste profile.
- Create Crispy Potato Topping: Use a fork to create textured peaks on the potato surface before baking, which will brown beautifully and provide a delightful crispy exterior with crunchy edges.
- Dietary Adaptation Options: Substitute ground lamb with plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian version, or use cauliflower mash instead of traditional potatoes for a low-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg