Description
Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes is a heartwarming classic that combines savory ground meat, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy potato topping. This comforting dish bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With rich flavors and satisfying textures, each bite evokes nostalgia and warmth, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and carrots; saut? until onions are translucent.
- Pour in beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened; stir in frozen peas during the last minute.
- While the meat simmers, prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, seasoning with salt.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a baking dish; spread an even layer of mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg