Welcome, busy bees! I love making pies at home, and recently, I’ve found a new favorite: my Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. This hearty and delicious meal brings together layers of seasoned meat, colorful veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes. Let’s get cooking! 🥘
I started by cooking diced onions in oil until they became soft and translucent. I added minced garlic for extra flavor. Next, I put ground beef in the pan, letting it turn brown while I broke it into small pieces. To make it richer, I mixed in tomato paste and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
Then I added diced carrots, giving a burst of color. While they softened, I really liked how the veggies mixed well with the meat. When the meat and veggies blended nicely, I poured in beef broth and a bit of Worcestershire sauce. The broth mixed with the flavors, making it really tasty.
Frozen peas and dried thyme joined in, adding color and smells. A little bit of salt and pepper combined all the flavors nicely. As the filling cooked, I worked on the mashed potatoes. I boiled chopped potatoes until they were soft, then mixed them into creamy perfection with butter and milk. 🧈🥔
In a baking dish, I spread the meat mixture evenly to make a solid base. I then put the creamy mashed potatoes on top, covering everything. Before baking the Shepherd’s Pie, I used a fork to make a pattern on the potato layer. This made it crisp up nicely while baking.
I put the Shepherd’s Pie in a hot oven and waited. After 20-25 minutes, the top became a lovely golden brown and the kitchen smelled amazing. 😍
Finally, I took the Shepherd’s Pie out, loving how it looked. I let it sit for a bit so the flavors could blend together.
The layers of flavors were like a warm hug on a chilly day. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and mixed beautifully with the veggies. The mashed potatoes on top were creamy with a crispy texture that made every bite satisfying. I can proudly say that it’s undeniably one of the best Shepherd’s Pies I’ve ever had. Happy cooking, busy bees! 🐝
Ingredients:
For the meat filling:
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the mashed potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the meat filling. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they’re translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet and cook for around 30 seconds, letting its fragrance fill the air.
- Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet. Cook until it’s nicely browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Toss in diced carrots and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a thorough stir to combine everything.
- Mix in frozen peas and dried thyme, then season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces and the flavors meld together. Once done, take it off the heat.
- While the meat filling simmers, move on to preparing the mashed potatoes. Start by boiling the chopped potatoes until they’re fork-tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to create creamy mashed potatoes.
- Now it’s time to assemble the Shepherd’s Pie. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Spread the cooked meat filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat filling, making sure to cover it completely.
- Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on the surface of the mashed potatoes.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake the Shepherd’s Pie for about 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Once it’s ready, take the Shepherd’s Pie out of the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve the Shepherd’s Pie, revealing its layers of flavorful meat filling and creamy mashed potatoes.
Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Meat filling:
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the meat filling. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they're translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet and cook for around 30 seconds, letting its fragrance fill the air.
- Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet. Cook until it's nicely browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Toss in diced carrots and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a thorough stir to combine everything.
- Mix in frozen peas and dried thyme, then season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces and the flavors meld together. Once done, take it off the heat.
- While the meat filling simmers, move on to preparing the mashed potatoes. Start by boiling the chopped potatoes until they're fork-tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to create creamy mashed potatoes.
- Now it's time to assemble the Shepherd's Pie. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Spread the cooked meat filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat filling, making sure to cover it completely.
- Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on the surface of the mashed potatoes.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake the Shepherd's Pie for about 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Once it's ready, take the Shepherd's Pie out of the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve the Shepherd's Pie, revealing its layers of flavorful meat filling and creamy mashed potatoes.
