Classic Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
864 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Classic Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie)
Description
Classic Shepherd's Pie combines a meat and vegetable filling with a mashed potato crust. The filling starts with ground lamb or beef browned with diced onion, then cooked with butter and flour to create a roux. Beef broth and Worcestershire sauce are added to make a thickened sauce, enhanced with frozen peas, carrots, corn, and thyme.
While the filling simmers, russet potatoes are boiled until tender, then mashed with butter, cream cheese, and salt to a smooth, creamy consistency. The savory filling is spread in a greased baking dish, topped with mashed potatoes, and sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese.
Baked until heated through and the cheese is melted, the dish offers a contrast of textures between the smooth, cheesy potato topping and the flavorful, hearty meat-vegetable base. It’s a filling meal suitable for family dinners or comfort food occasions.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potato peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Meat Filling
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lamb or ground beef, ground
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 1 cup carrot frozen
- 1/2 cup corn kernels frozen
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Boil the potatoes until soft, 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ground lamb (or ground beef) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add in onion and saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add in 2 tablespoons butter and let fully melt before adding in the flour, stir until well mixed and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Add in frozen peas, carrots, corn, and thyme. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- At this point the potatoes should be done. Drain and mash using either a potato masher or hand mixer. Mix in the butter, cream cheese, and salt until everything is melted.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Spread meat and vegetable mixture into the bottom of the pan. Top with a layer of mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes., until cheese is warm and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 996mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1553mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3082IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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