Not Your Mama's Shepard Pie

Elevate your comfort food game with *Not Your Mama’s Shepherd Pie*, a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic dish. This recipe combines a savory blend of ground beef and lamb, sautéed with aromatic vegetables, garlic, and a rich tomato paste-infused sauce for deep, satisfying flavors. Creamy mashed russet potatoes, enhanced with cheddar cheese and heavy cream, crown the dish, while a crispy breadcrumb topping adds irresistible texture. Finished with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and paprika for a gourmet edge, this oven-baked casserole serves six and is perfect for cozy family dinners. Ready in just over an hour, it’s warm, cheesy, and bursting with flavor—comfort food redefined!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.75 cup Frozen peas
• 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and lamb, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Return the browned meat to the skillet. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the frozen peas and remove from heat.

Step 6

Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add unsalted butter, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Gently layer the mashed potatoes on top, spreading them out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the mashed potatoes for a crispy topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3188.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4563.1

Total Fat 282.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 903.9mg	0%
Sodium 7784.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 320.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 208.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 1378.1mg	0%
Iron 29.7mg	0%
Potassium 9084.0mg	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: 54.6%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 27.5%