The Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Fresh herbs, warm cheese, delicious flavors.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 1 Tbs salt
- 3 large potatoes quartered
- 2 Tbs butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ to ⅓ cup milk
Meat Filling
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- ½ cup carrot grated or diced
- 2 pound ground American Lamb
- 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil; stir in salt. Add potatoes and boil gently for about 15 to 20 minutes or until they are soft. Drain off water and add butter and salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes, adding enough milk to make a smooth mixture. Set aside.
- Preheat oven the 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and stir-fry until tender. Stir in ground beef; then add carrot, parsley, garlic, and thyme. Cook until lamb is thoroughly browned, stirring frequently. Add Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste stir well. Spread the meat mixture evenly in the bottom of a deep pie dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes covered with Foil, remove foil and bake another 10 minutes. USDA recommends ground lamb reach an internal temp of 160F
Video
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Notes
Can I use Leftover mashed potatoes or leftover meat.
Yes! See the recipe card for specific instructions but you can sauté your vegetables and spices then combine with the meat. Layer with your cold ingredients and bake a little longer.
How do I store leftover Shepherd's Pie?
Shepherd's pie is a great meal prep meal, or great as leftovers! Simply Store in an air tight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
You can make the whole recipe ahead of time. Assemble the casserole, cover the dish, and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. Bake it within 3 days of preparing it.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 2293mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1862IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4mg