Description
A hearty and comforting shepherd’s pie made with tender ground beef, flavorful vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (or lamb)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan or white cheddar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by boiling the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese; mash until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the ground beef (or lamb). Cook until browned, breaking apart the meat.
- Drain excess fat from the pot.
- Add the diced onion and sliced carrots, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and flour; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; add thyme and simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the frozen peas, heating through for a couple of minutes.
- Remove from heat and spread creamy mashed potatoes over the mixture, sealing the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve directly from the Dutch oven for a rustic presentation. Pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg