Description
Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes in one hearty dish. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Enjoy the warm flavors and delightful textures in every bite, making it ideal for both casual weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions in oil until translucent. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced carrots and frozen peas, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until tender.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the greased baking dish; spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg