Description
Hearty comfort springs from this classic Shepherds Pie, packed with savory ground lamb and rich vegetables beneath a golden potato crown. Warm, satisfying layers of flavor invite hungry diners to savor each comforting spoonful with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
Vegetables:
- 4 cups mixed frozen vegetables, defrosted
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (284 grams) tomato soup or mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) for optimal baking environment.
- Brown ground lamb or beef in large skillet over medium heat, eliminating excess grease through careful draining.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Integrate defrosted mixed vegetables, tomato or mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, and black pepper into meat mixture, stirring thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed and heated.
- Carefully transfer meat and vegetable blend into baking dish, ensuring uniform coverage across bottom surface.
- Generously layer prepared mashed potatoes over meat mixture, spreading smoothly to create complete coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across potato surface for enhanced flavor profile.
- Place dish in preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until potato topping develops golden-brown color and filling becomes visibly bubbling.
- Allow pie to rest and cool for several minutes before serving to stabilize internal temperature and improve serving consistency.
Notes
- Use lean ground meat to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the classic dish.
- Swap traditional white potatoes for sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash to make a low-carb or nutrient-dense alternative.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the meat mixture for deeper, more complex taste.
- Make the recipe vegetarian by substituting ground meat with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based meat alternatives for a protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg