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British Shepherd’s Pie

Cozy British Shepherd’s Pie: Comfort Food Done Right

British Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting dish featuring ground meat beneath creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb or beef or turkey for variation
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Stock (beef or vegetable)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Potatoes (Yukon Gold)
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes, then boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a skillet, warm oil and sauté the chopped onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ground lamb and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  5. Blend in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, then add flour to the mixture.
  6. Pour in the stock and let it simmer for 10 minutes, then fold in frozen peas.
  7. Transfer the filling to a baking dish and layer the mashed potatoes on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Consider using plant-based milk for a dairy-free option in mashed potatoes. You can freeze assembled Shepherd's Pie before baking for easy future meals.

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