Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Recipe – A Classic, Cozy Comfort Meal
A classic British comfort dish made with savory ground lamb and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs ground lamb or beef
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2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 celery stalk, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup frozen peas
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup beef or vegetable broth
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4 tbsp butter (plus more for topping)
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½ cup milk or cream
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1 egg yolk (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, and salt. Stir in egg yolk if using.
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In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
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Add ground meat; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and peas. Simmer until thickened.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread filling in a baking dish.
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Top with mashed potatoes. Create peaks with a fork and dot with butter.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Broil briefly if desired.
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Let rest before serving.