Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie brings classic British comfort to dinner tables with layers of savory ground lamb nestled beneath creamy mashed potatoes. Rustic flavors and simple ingredients combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mixed frozen vegetables, defrosted
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 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
Topping:
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature, creating an ideal environment for transforming the meat and potato layers into a harmonious casserole.
- Sizzle the ground lamb or beef in a spacious skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces until rich brown color develops and excess moisture evaporates.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and fragrant garlic, sautéing until translucent and releasing their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate thawed mixed vegetables, creating a colorful medley that adds nutritional depth and texture to the dish.
- Pour in tomato or mushroom soup, enriching the mixture with velvety consistency and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Splash Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt, dried basil, and ground black pepper, allowing the herbs and spices to meld together seamlessly.
- Transfer the robust meat mixture into a baking dish, ensuring an even distribution that promises consistent flavor in every bite.
- Carefully spread creamy mashed potatoes across the top, creating a smooth, inviting landscape that will transform into a golden crust.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potato layer for an extra layer of indulgence and richness.
- Slide the assembled pie into the preheated oven, allowing 25-30 minutes for the top to caramelize and the interior to heat thoroughly.
- Remove from oven and let the shepherds pie rest briefly, allowing the layers to set and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soup and checking Worcestershire sauce ingredients.
- Swap ground lamb with plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
- Enhance potato topping by mixing in roasted garlic or fresh herbs like chives for extra flavor depth.
- Create a lighter version by using lean ground meat and low-fat cheese options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg