Description
Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and comforting one-dish meal that layers savory ground meat with tender vegetables and a fluffy mashed potato topping. Ready in under 45 minutes, it is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks, then boil until tender. Drain well, then mash with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the meat filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add ground meat, browning evenly while breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add vegetables and flavor: Mix in chopped carrots, peas, and corn. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce, then let simmer gently until the vegetables soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Assemble the pie: Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly. Carefully layer the mashed potatoes on top, smoothing the surface with a spatula or fork to create some texture for browning.
- Bake until golden: Place the assembled pie in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes develop a golden, lightly crisp crust.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after cooking the meat to avoid a greasy filling.
- Use warm potatoes when mashing to achieve a silky texture without lumps.
- Rough up the potato topping with a fork to encourage browning and add crunch.
- Add vegetables toward the end of simmering to keep them vibrant and tender.
- Let the pie cool slightly after baking for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg