Shepherd’s pie

Here’s a classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe—hearty, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner 🥧🍽️

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Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

For the filling

• 1 lb ground lamb or beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

For the mashed potato topping

• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2–3 tbsp butter
• ¼–½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
• Salt & pepper

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Instructions

1. Prepare mashed potatoes
   • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, 15–20 minutes.
   • Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Make the filling
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until soft.
   • Add ground meat, cooking until browned.
   • Stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
   • Stir in peas at the end.
3. Assemble the pie
   • Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
   • Spread meat and vegetable filling in a baking dish.
   • Top evenly with mashed potatoes, spreading with a spatula or piping for a decorative look.
4. Bake
   • Bake 20–25 minutes until the top is lightly golden.
5. Serve
   • Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Variations

• Cheesy topping: Sprinkle grated cheddar on top before baking.
• Vegetarian version: Use lentils or mushrooms instead of meat.
• Extra flavor: Mix a little garlic or Parmesan into the mashed potatoes.

If you want, I can give a quick 30-minute Shepherd’s Pie version that’s faster but still delicious.