Shepherd’s pie

Here’s a comforting Shepherd’s Pie recipe 🥧🥔

🥧 Shepherd’s Pie

🧾 Ingredients

For the meat filling

• 500 g ground lamb (traditional) or ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp oil

For the mashed potato topping

• 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make mashed potatoes
   • Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
   • Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth.
2. Cook the filling
   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
   • Add ground lamb/beef and cook until browned.
3. Add vegetables and sauce
   • Stir in mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer 5–8 minutes until slightly thick.
4. Assemble the pie
   • Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
   • Spoon mashed potatoes on top and spread evenly.
   • Use a fork to make lines on top (helps crisp the surface).
5. Bake
   • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.

🍽️ Optional Add-ons

• Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top before baking.
• Add fresh parsley for garnish.

⭐ Tip

For extra flavor, add a little butter on top of the mashed potatoes before baking.

If you’d like, I can also give:

• 30-minute quick shepherd’s pie
• Gordon Ramsay–style shepherd’s pie
• Super creamy restaurant-style shepherd’s pie 😋