Golden mashed potatoes on top, savoury goodness underneath!
Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food
Ingredients:
🔸️450g ground lamb
🔸️1 onion
🔸️2 cloves garlic
🔸️1 large carrot
🔸️1 celery stalk
🔸️1/2 cup frozen peas
🔸️ 1 tbsp tomato paste
🔸️ 1 cup beef or lamb broth
🔸️ 2 tbsp sauce
🔸️ 1 tsp fresh thyme
🔸️ Salt and pepper
🔸️ 2 tbsp olive oil
🔸️ 900g potatoes
🔸️ 1/2 cup milk
🔸️ 4 tbsp butter
🔸️ 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
🔸️ Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
🔸️ Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
🔸️ Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
🔸️ Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
🔸️ Add ground lamb and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
🔸️ Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
🔸️ Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
🔸️ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
🔸️ Spread the meat filling evenly in a baking dish.
🔸️ Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat, spreading them to cover the filling completely. If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top
🔸️ Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy
🔸️ Let the Shepherd’s Pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!