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A single serving of traditional Shepherd’s Pie with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, and savory meat filling.

Simple Traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe

This Traditional Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty British classic made with ground lamb, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. It’s baked until golden and perfect for a comforting family dinner. Simple, satisfying, and easy to make in under an hour!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the filling:
  • 500 g 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 100 g ¾ cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup beef or lamb broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
For the mashed potato topping:
  • 800 g about 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 50 g 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until soft (about 15–20 minutes). Drain, mash with butter and milk, then set aside.
  2. Cook lamb in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
  3. Add onions and carrots. Cook 5–6 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Spread meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes and smooth with a fork.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden on top.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.