Shepherd's Pie
An easy recipe for Shepherd's Pie. Dive into this British classic made from ground meat (beef or lamb) and vegetables in a rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 538kcal
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped fine
- 2 pounds 85/15 ground beef or ground lamb
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
For the topping:
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/3 cup heavy cream warmed
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
To make the filling:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming. Add onions and carrots and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the meat, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned, about 12 minutes. Use a spoon to break up any clumps of meat.
- Add flour and tomato paste and cook until paste begins to darken, about 1 minute.
- Add cream and cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, beer, soy sauce, and thyme. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick but saucy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in peas, season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer to a broiler-safe 2-quart casserole dish.
To make the topping:
- Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain well, return potatoes to saucepan, and mash until smooth. Stir in butter until incorporated. Stir in cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread potatoes over the filling in casserole dish and use a rubber spatula to smooth the top, or pipe with a pastry bag and tip. Brush with egg and swirl with the bag of a spoon or drag fork tines across to make a design.
- Bake until the filling is hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Heat broiler and broil until the top is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal