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Traditional British Shepherd’s Pie

Traditional British Shepherd’s Pie

Savory minced meat simmered in rich gravy with sweet peas and carrots, crowned with creamy piped mashed potatoes baked golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground lamb or beef
  • 1 yellow onion & 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste & 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 2 lbs potatoes (boiled & mashed with butter & cream)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown meat with onions and carrots; drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, flour, beef broth, and Worcestershire; simmer until thick.
  3. Fold in sweet peas, then transfer filling into a deep baking dish.
  4. Spread or pipe creamy mashed potatoes over the meat layer; rake with a fork.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until potato peaks are deep golden and crispy.
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👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. Brown meat with onions and carrots; drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, flour, beef broth, and Worcestershire; simmer until thick.
  3. Fold in sweet peas, then transfer filling into a deep baking dish.
  4. Spread or pipe creamy mashed potatoes over the meat layer; rake with a fork.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until potato peaks are deep golden and crispy.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.