Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

from downshiftology.com
60 min

This easy shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food recipe that's hearty, filling, and perfect for the winter season or St. Patrick's Day. Watch the video below to see how I make the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and quartered)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 celery stalk (diced)
  • 1½ pounds ground lamb or ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or if using ground beef use beef broth)
  • 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see notes above)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the potatoes in a pot on the stove and cover with cold water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mash until creamy.

  3. 3

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large oven-safe saute pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the diced carrots, diced celery, and lamb. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the meat is browned. Use your spatula to break up the meat while cooking.

  4. 4

    Drain the fat from the pan and add the broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Add the frozen peas and stir together. Turn off the stove and use the back of your spatula to flatten the meat mixture into a single layer.

  6. 6

    Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and use a spoon or spatula to spread it flat to the edges. If desired, create texture in the potato topping with a spoon or fork.

  7. 7

    Bake the shepherd's pie until slightly golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. You can broil the top for 1 to 2 minutes as well.