Hey everyone 🖐. Shepherd's Pie is a classic English dish that consists of a meat filling (usually ground beef or lamb) that is topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. It's a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night.
Here's a recipe for Shepherd's Pie that you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 cup of beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups of mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or lamb over medium heat until browned.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the frozen peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened.
6. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the mixture, making sure to cover it completely.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake the Shepherd's Pie in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
11. Let the Shepherd's Pie rest for a few minutes before serving.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you need any further assistance or have any other requests in comment 👇