Name: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British

Ingredients:

For the Meat Filling:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

1 lb ground lamb or beef

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried

1 cup frozen peas

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

¾ cup beef or veggie broth

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Potato Topping:

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ cup warm milk

4 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Boil potatoes until tender (15–20 mins). Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a skillet; sauté onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 mins.

Add meat; cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Sprinkle flour, mix well. Add broth, simmer 5–7 mins until thick. Stir in peas.

Spread meat filling in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.

Bake at 400°F for 20–25 mins until golden. Let rest before serving.

Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time. Swap in veggies or cheese as desired.