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Shepard's Pie

A cozy, comforting dish with a rich meat filling and creamy mashed potato topping, perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine English, Irish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • ½ lb ground lamb
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping

  • 2 tbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup manchego cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Boil 2 tbs russet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with ¼ cup butter and ½ cup whole milk until smooth. Season with Salt and pepper. Set aside.
    2 tbs russet potatoes, ¼ cup butter, ½ cup whole milk, Salt and pepper
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, 2 medium carrots, and 2 cloves garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 medium carrots, 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Add ground ½ lb ground lamb and ½ lb ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, and season with Salt and pepper.
    ½ lb ground lamb, ½ lb ground beef, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, Salt and pepper
  • Pour in 1 cup beef broth and let simmer until slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and remove from heat.
    1 cup beef broth, 1 cup frozen peas
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the meat filling evenly in a 9x9-inch (or similar) baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes on top, spreading to cover the filling completely. Sprinkle grated 1/2 cup manchego cheese in an even layer.
    1/2 cup manchego cheese
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are slightly golden on top and the filling is bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword beef, lamb, Mashed Potatoes, shepard's pie