🥧 Shepherd’s Pie (Classic Comfort Food)
Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty dish made with minced meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes baked on top. Traditionally it uses lamb, though many people also use beef.
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
For the filling
- 500 g minced lamb or beef
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- ½ cup peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the mashed potato topping
- 3–4 potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the mashed potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt.
- Set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the meat filling
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Cook onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add minced meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in carrots, peas, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thick.
3️⃣ Assemble the pie
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Add mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a spoon.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Sprinkle cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Serve with a simple green salad.
- Add herbs like thyme or parsley for a traditional taste.
✅ Tip: Drag a fork across the mashed potatoes before baking to create ridges that brown beautifully.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🥧 The secret to restaurant-style creamy mashed potatoes for Shepherd’s Pie
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