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Shepherd’s Pie
Meat and veggies in a rich gravy topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked until golden, this is the only Shepherd’s Pie recipe you need!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- wooden spoon
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender; ⏱️ 15-20 minutes
Saltteaspoon kosher salt1/2Salt and pepper
2
In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in the onion and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender, about ⏱️ 6 minutes.
large carrots (, diced)2SaltSalt and pepper
3
Increase heat to medium-high and add in the lamb. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains; about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Drain fat and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Saltteaspoon kosher salt1/2Few grinds of pepper
4
Stir in the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
garlic (, finely diced)2 cloves
5
Make space in the center; add the tomato paste and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire and wine; simmer until skillet is nearly dry, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
tomato paste3 tablespoons
6
Add the beef broth and simmer until the mixture is saucy, ⏱️ 4-5 minutes.
7
Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas.
frozen peas1 cup
8
Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish.
9
Drain the potatoes and return to pot; add the butter and half n half; mash well. Season with salt and pepper and add in the mustard, scallions, and cheddar cheese.
butter4 tablespoonsSaltSalt and pepper
10
Spread the potatoes over the meat with the back of a spoon, then make ridges with the tines of a fork.
11
Bake at 425 degrees F until the toping is golden, about ⏱️ 20-25 minutes.
12
Let cool at least ⏱️ 10 minutes before serving (If you cut into it too soon, everything will collapse. It needs a little time to set.)NOTE: For helpful tips, and prepping the ingredients and casserole ahead of time, please refer to the article.
Nutrition Facts
calories
687 kcal
fat Content
44 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
690 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
128 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
22 g
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