Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's Pie is a classic British comfort food made with minced lamb, seasoned vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for cold nights, bringing warmth and flavor straight from the oven to your table.
Ingredients
- 500 g minced lamb
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes peeled and chopped
- 100 g butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Heat a large pan with oil and brown the minced lamb. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and cook until soft.
- Season: Add peas, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Boil potatoes: While the filling simmers, boil the potatoes in salted water for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the boiled potatoes and mash with butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas mark 6). Spread the lamb filling evenly in a baking dish, then top with the mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create ridges on top for a crispy finish.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter and a non-dairy milk alternative.
- You can swap out the lamb for beef to create a Cottage Pie version.
- Add grated cheese on top of the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.