Here’s a concise, classic Shepherd’s Pie overview and recipe for you:
What It Is
Shepherd’s pie is a hearty, baked dish made of:
- Ground lamb (traditional; beef is cottage pie)
- Vegetables like carrots, peas, and onions
- Rich gravy
- Mashed potato topping, baked until golden
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Filling:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup stock
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper
Topping:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup grated cheese
Instructions
- Mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter and milk, season.
- Filling: Sauté onions & carrots, add garlic, cook ground lamb until browned. Mix in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, stock, and peas. Simmer until thick.
- Assemble: Spread meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes (and cheese if desired).
- Bake: 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 min until top is golden.
It’s a cozy, classic dish—perfect for chilly evenings.
If you want, I can also give a super quick version that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
