Shepherd's Pie

A classic comfort food dish featuring seasoned ground lamb topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty casserole combines savory meat, vegetables, and herbs under a golden potato crust.

6 servings
1 hr 32 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    3. Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    4. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    5. Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

    20 min

  6. 6.

    6. Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.

    5 min

  7. 7.

    7. Spread them over the meat mixture, then crosshatch the top with a fork.

    5 min

  8. 8.

    8. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

    35 min

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