Description
A classic comfort food dish with savory meat filling and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef or lamb
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef or lamb, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the meat filling to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Place diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk and butter, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat filling in the baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with lentils or mushrooms and use veggie broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, comfort food, family dinner, meat and potatoes, baked dish