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Classic Shepherd's Pie

This comforting shepherd's pie features a savory lamb and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a family meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
1 hr 20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
487 kcal

Allergen information: may contain celery, fish, gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Classic Shepherd's Pie

Mise en place

Ingredients

filling

  • 500 glamb mince
  • 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pcscarrot, diced
  • 2 pcscelery stalk, diced
  • 2 clovegarlic, minced
  • 2 tbsptomato paste
  • 2 tbspplain flour
  • 400 mlbeef broth
  • 1 tspworcestershire sauce
  • 1 tspfresh thyme, chopped
  • 150 gfrozen peas

topping

  • 1 kgpotato, peeled and quartered
  • 50 gbutter
  • 100 mlmilk, warm

seasoning

  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 pinchblack pepper

cooking

  • 1 tbspolive oil

Equipment

masher · large oven-safe pan · large pot · wooden spoon

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. 2

    For the mashed potato topping, place the peeled and quartered potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.

    About 5 min

  3. 3

    Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.

    About 20 min

  4. 4

    While the potatoes cook, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Add the lamb mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no pink remains.

    About 8 min

    Cook’s note: Drain any excess fat from the pan if desired.

  6. 6

    Stir in the chopped yellow onion, diced carrot, and diced celery.

  7. 7

    Cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.

    About 7 min

  8. 8

    Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.

    About 1 min

  9. 9

    Sprinkle the plain flour over the lamb and vegetables, stirring to coat everything.

    About 1 min

  10. 10

    Pour in the beef broth and worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

    About 1 min

  11. 11

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it thicken for 5-7 minutes.

    About 7 min

  12. 12

    Stir in the fresh thyme and frozen peas, then season the filling with salt and black pepper to taste.

    About 1 min

  13. 13

    Once the potatoes are tender, drain them well and return them to the pot.

    About 1 min

  14. 14

    Add the butter and warm milk to the potatoes, then mash until smooth and creamy.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency.

  15. 15

    Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper.

  16. 16

    Spoon the lamb filling into an oven-safe dish (if not already in one) or leave it in the Dutch oven.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the dish is at least 2-quart capacity.

  17. 17

    Carefully spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the lamb filling, using a fork to create ridges for texture.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: The ridges will crisp up nicely in the oven.

  18. 18

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

    About 30 min

  19. 19

    Remove from the oven and let the shepherd's pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    About 10 min

    Cook’s note: This allows the filling to set and prevents it from being too runny.

Per serving

Nutrition

55%Score
Calories
487.1kcal
Protein
21.4g
Carbs
41.5g
Fat
27.3g
Fibre
6.6g
Sugar
7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover shepherd's pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger portion in the oven until heated through.