Carolanne's Shepherd's Pie

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort food, **Carolanne's Shepherd's Pie**, a classic dish packed with hearty flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe features tender ground lamb or beef simmered with aromatics like onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, then enriched with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of savory stock. Finished with a luxurious layer of buttery mashed potatoes—made even creamier with milk or heavy cream and a touch of Parmesan—this shepherd's pie is baked to perfection, boasting a golden, slightly crispy crust. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this dish is both satisfying and simple to prepare with only a 25-minute prep time. Whether you're craving a comforting staple or looking for an easy weeknight meal, this shepherd’s pie serves up six portions of hearty, home-cooked goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground lamb or beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 medium Celery stalk, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Beef or chicken stock
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Milk or heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well to coat the meat and vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the beef or chicken stock and stir to combine. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the frozen peas, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Meanwhile, boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 9

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk (or heavy cream) to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese (if using).

Step 10

Spread the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Step 11

Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat filling, smoothing the top with a spatula. Use a fork to create decorative ridges if desired.

Step 12

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top of the mashed potatoes is golden and crispy.

Step 13

Let the Shepherd's Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2888.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3327.6

Total Fat 186.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 552.9mg	0%
Sodium 5302.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.8g
Protein 146.4g	0%

Vitamin D 71.0IU	0%
Calcium 1278.7mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 8620.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 33.4%