Description
Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to your table. With a savory ground meat base mixed with colorful vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. It’s not only simple to prepare but also allows room for creativity with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Each bite promises a delightful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped onions and diced carrots; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in frozen peas and heat for an additional few minutes.
- Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and top generously with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg