Easy Shepherd's Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Description
This recipe features two components: a rich meat filling and a creamy mashed potato topping. The meat filling is made by browning ground lamb or beef with diced onion and garlic, then adding tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fresh herbs, and vegetables like carrot, peas, and corn. The mixture simmers to develop flavor and soften vegetables.
The mashed potatoes are prepared by boiling peeled russet potatoes until tender, then mashing them with warmed heavy cream, butter, and cream cheese for extra richness. Seasoning with salt and pepper balances the topping's flavor and texture.
Layering the savory meat mixture beneath the whipped potatoes creates a classic shepherd’s pie assembly. Baking in a preheated oven finishes the dish by heating through and lightly browning the top. This dish is served hot and pairs well with simple side salads or steamed vegetables as a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potato peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Meat Filling:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb or ground beef, ground
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth optional
- 1 tablespoon rosemary freshly chopped leaves
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 carrot grated, medium
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup sweet peas fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
Garnish:
- green onion chopped
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes:
- Place peeled, washed and diced potatoes in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover with cold water. Simmer and cook until tender and easy to crush, for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once tender, drain the potatoes and keep in the saucepan.
- Combine cream and butter in a bowl and microwave for about 40 seconds until just warm. Add to the saucepan and mash the potatoes until smooth. If needed add more warm cream. Stir in the cream cheese until well combined. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Set aside the mashed potatoes.
Meat Mixture:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13inches baking dish and set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the meat filling.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and once hot, add onion and cook stirring it for 1 minute. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the ground lamb (or beef), season with salt and pepper and cook until browned and no longer pink breaking it into crumbs with a wooden spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, oregano, add beef broth for a wetter mixture and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
- Add the grated carrot, corn, and peas to the skillet, stir and combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inches baking dish. Spread it evenly and top with the mashed potatoes, smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or just until the potatoes start to brown.
- Once done, place them on a cooling rack and let them sit for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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