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Shepherd's Pie

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90 min
6 servings
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On one of those evenings when the air's got a nip and you're yearning for something soul-warming, shepherd’s pie is like a hug from your kitchen. This classic dish layers juicy, ground lamb with a garden's worth of vegetables beneath a comforting blanket of golden, cheesy mashed potatoes. It’s rustic yet wholly satisfying—perfect for that laugh-filled family dinner where stories are passed around as freely as the serving dishes. This shepherd's pie bakes up beautifully crisp on top, with each forkful offering creamy, savory depths—a true feast to fend off the chill and bring smiles to the table.

What you need?

olive oil2 tablespoons olive oil
onion1 large (chopped) onion
carrots2 (diced) carrots
ground lamb1.5 lbs' ground lamb
tomato paste2 tablespoons' tomato paste
beef broth1 cup' beef broth
Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon' Worcestershire sauce
thyme1 teaspoon' thyme
Saltto taste' Salt
pepperto taste' pepper
frozen peas1 cup' frozen peas
large potatoes4' large potatoes
milk1/2 cup' milk
Salt and pepperto taste' Salt and pepper
grated cheeseIf desired' grated cheese
garlic2 cloves (minced) garlic
rosemary1 teaspoon' rosemary
butter3 tablespoons' butter

Possible substitutions

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As the aromas of savory minced lamb and tender vegetables mingle with creamy mashed potatoes, the shepherd's pie beckons with its promise of comfort on a chilly evening. This dish, golden and slightly crisp on top, is like a warm embrace from the oven, ready to gather loved ones around the table for a cozy meal filled with laughter and satisfaction.

Steps to follow

1
boil
20 minutes

Boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

2 tablespoons
1 large (chopped)
2 (diced)
2 cloves (minced)
2
mash
5 minutes

Mash the boiled potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

1.5 lbs'
2 tablespoons'
1 teaspoon'
1 teaspoon'
to taste'
to taste'
3
sauté
10 minutes

Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until soft.

4
cook
20 minutes

Add the ground meat to the pan and brown. Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

3 tablespoons'
1/2 cup'
5
mix
2 minutes

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

If desired'
6
layer
10 minutes

Transfer the meat mixture into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese if using.

7
bake
30 minutes

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

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