Shepherd's Pie
A traditional British comfort dish with savory seasoned ground lamb simmered in rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. The ultimate cold-weather dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground lamb
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup milk (warmed)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
A Blanket of Mashed Potatoes Over the Coziest Filling
I have a theory that shepherd's pie was invented by someone who looked at a plate of meat and vegetables and thought, "You know what this needs? A big, fluffy cloud of mashed potatoes on top." And honestly, that person was a genius. This is one of those meals that makes the whole house smell incredible, and every time I pull it out of the oven with that golden, bubbling top, I feel like I have accomplished something truly great.
Growing up
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