Description
Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a creamy, fluffy mashed potato topping over a flavorful mix of ground meat and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish comes together effortlessly, delivering delicious warmth in every bite. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of this classic recipe that’s bound to impress both friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb (lean)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and cook until slightly softened.
- Crumble in the ground meat; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in frozen peas; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, smoothing it out with peaks.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg