Famous Homemade Shepherd's Pie

Famous Homemade Shepherd’s Pie

A classic comfort food with savory ground lamb filling and creamy mashed potato topping

Ingredients

2 pounds Ground lamb
2 pieces of onions, diced
4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
2 pieces Carrots, diced
2 pieces of celery stalks, diced
1.5 cups Peas (frozen or fresh)
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
1.5 cups Beef or lamb stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds Potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons Butter
0.5 cups Whole milk
1 teaspoon Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons Olive oil

Steps

Prepare the filling: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pieces of onions, diced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 4 pieces of garlic cloves, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Brown the lamb: Add 2 pounds of ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Build the sauce: Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 pieces of carrots, diced, 2 pieces of celery stalks, diced, 1.5 cups of beef or lamb stock, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoons Fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer.

Simmer the filling: Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1.5 cups of peas (frozen or fresh) in the last 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoons Salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the potatoes: While the filling simmers, place 3 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed, in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

Mash the potatoes: Drain the potatoes well. Return to the pot and mash with 4 tablespoons of butter and 0.5 cups of whole milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the lamb filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.

Bake until golden: Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Rest and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve hot with a side salad or vegetables.

Notes

For a traditional Irish version, you can substitute ground beef for lamb. Make ahead: prepare the filling and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before assembling and baking. You can also freeze the assembled (unbaked) pie for up to 3 months — just add 10-15 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.

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