Classic Shepherd’s Pie
A comforting and hearty Shepherd’s Pie made with lamb mince and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Traditional
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Lamb Mince
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 sticks Celery, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée
- 300ml Beef Stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes (for topping)
- 50ml Milk
- 30g Butter
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a large pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Increase the heat, add lamb mince, and brown for 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in beef stock and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling diced potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
- Assemble the lamb mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute lamb with lentils and mushrooms. You can also add grated cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, British recipe, comfort food, Lamb dish, cozy meal