Shepherd's Pie Easy

Comfort food meets simplicity with this delightful "Shepherd's Pie Easy" recipe, a classic dish made accessible for busy weeknights. Featuring savory ground beef or lamb, hearty vegetables like carrots and peas, and a rich, flavorful sauce thickened with tomato paste and Worcestershire, this recipe delivers all the traditional flavors you love. Topped with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes—and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese for a golden, bubbly finish—this dish is as cozy as it is satisfying. Ready in under an hour and yielding enough to feed the whole family, this easy shepherd's pie is the perfect one-pan solution for a wholesome, comforting dinner. Ideal for meal prep and freezer-friendly, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup milk (or cream)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized cubes. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ground beef (or lamb) to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, then sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture. Stir well to coat.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Step 8

Transfer the meat mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them to cover the meat completely. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 9

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2081.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2775.3

Total Fat 173.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 564.5mg	0%
Sodium 4694.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 125.6g	0%

Vitamin D 83.0IU	0%
Calcium 921.5mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 5775.9mg	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: 55.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 26.7%