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.
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. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5 min
- 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. 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. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.
2 min
- 5.
5. Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
20 min
- 6.
6. Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.
5 min
- 7.
7. Spread them over the meat mixture, then crosshatch the top with a fork.
5 min
- 8.
8. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
35 min
