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A delicious and comforting classic Shepherd’s Pie that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner. Seasoned ground beef, carrots, peas, and onions are topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 30 minutes.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
How Many Servings?
8 Servings
Ingredients:
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| 1 onion (chopped) | |
| 3 medium size carrots (chopped) | |
| 12 ounces peas (fresh or frozen) | |
| 2 lbs. ground lamb or beef | |
| 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves) | |
| 12 oz can of tomato paste | |
| 1 tablespoon pepper paste, optional (can substitute ketchup mixed with chili flakes) | |
| 1 tablespoon salt | |
| 1 teaspoon cumin | |
| ½ teaspoon black pepper | |
| 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry thyme | |
| 1 cup broth | |
| 1 ½ tablespoons flour | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
Potato Topping:
| 3 lbs. Yukon or golden potatoes (peeled and cut into large cubes) | |
| 4 oz unsalted butter | |
| 1 cup cream or milk | |
| 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves) | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| Chopped parsley for garnish |
Preparation
1
Prepare the Potato Topping:
Start by placing the potatoes in a medium-sized pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape, which should take about 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to keep warm.
Start by placing the potatoes in a medium-sized pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape, which should take about 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to keep warm.
2
Cook the Filling:
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and pepper paste, stirring to combine everything evenly. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, cumin, and thyme, allowing the spices to enhance the flavors. Cook the vegetables until they become tender and aromatic, which should take about 10 minutes.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and pepper paste, stirring to combine everything evenly. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, cumin, and thyme, allowing the spices to enhance the flavors. Cook the vegetables until they become tender and aromatic, which should take about 10 minutes.
3
Add the ground lamb to the pan, using a spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking until the lamb is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat the mixture evenly. Gradually pour in the broth, stirring continuously, and let it cook until the mixture thickens into a rich filling, which should take about 5 minutes.
4
Make the Potato Topping:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in the cream or milk along with a pinch of salt and pepper, allowing the mixture to warm through. Once heated, pour it over the cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth and creamy using a potato masher.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in the cream or milk along with a pinch of salt and pepper, allowing the mixture to warm through. Once heated, pour it over the cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth and creamy using a potato masher.
5
Prepare Peas:
Place the peas in a small saucepan and cover them with hot water. Let them sit for about a minute to heat through, then drain and set aside.
Place the peas in a small saucepan and cover them with hot water. Let them sit for about a minute to heat through, then drain and set aside.
6
Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:
Transfer the prepared meat filling to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Scatter the peas over the meat to create an even layer. Spoon the mashed potato topping over the peas, spreading it to cover the entire surface and sealing the edges. Finally, brush the top with melted butter for a golden, flavorful crust.
Transfer the prepared meat filling to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Scatter the peas over the meat to create an even layer. Spoon the mashed potato topping over the peas, spreading it to cover the entire surface and sealing the edges. Finally, brush the top with melted butter for a golden, flavorful crust.
7
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the assembled Shepherd's Pie in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the assembled Shepherd's Pie in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
8
Garnish and Serve:
Finish by garnishing the Shepherd's Pie with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade Shepherd’s Pie—it’s comfort food at its finest!
Finish by garnishing the Shepherd's Pie with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade Shepherd’s Pie—it’s comfort food at its finest!