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Easy Shepherd's Pie

Irish Shepherd's pie is one of the best comfort foods. It is loaded with juicy meat, tender veggies, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Irish

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes:
  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • salt and pepper to taste
Meat Filling:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 cup beef broth optional
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 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 freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Garnish:
  • chopped green onion

Instructions

Mashed Potatoes:
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  1. 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.
  2. Once tender, drain the potatoes and keep in the saucepan.
  3. 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.
  4. Set aside the mashed potatoes.
Meat Mixture:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13inches baking dish and set aside.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the meat filling.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the grated carrot, corn, and peas to the skillet, stir and combine.
  7. 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.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or just until the potatoes start to brown.
  9. 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

Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 761mg (32%) Potassium 780mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 11.8mg (13%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464

% 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.