Tender ground lamb (or beef) and vegetables baked in a savory gravy and under a fluffy mashed potato topping. It’s a complete meal, and we love that it reheats and freezes well.
What is Shepherd’s Pie?
It’s the ultimate Irish recipe that’s heartwarming and hearty! Although many versions use ground beef, a traditional Shepherd’s pie recipe is made with ground lamb. If you use ground beef, it is actually cottage pie, although the terms are often used interchangeably.
Ingredients & Variations
This recipe is a traditional Shepherd’s pie, if you’re short on time, try our shortcut Shepherds Pie. Ground Meat – Although ground lamb is traditionally used in shepherd’s pie, ground beef is more widely available and common in North America, making it a great option for the filling. You can use either or a combination of both. Skip the meat entirely for a vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Vegetables – A combination of onions, carrots, celery, and peas adds the perfect flavor. If you’re pressed for time, use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or add leftover veggies like mushrooms or green beans. Sauce – The gravy is super simple with beef broth, tomato paste, and herbs. You can use leftover gravy or even canned cream of mushroom or tomato soup. Mashed Potatoes – Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect shepherd’s pie topping. Try creamy garlic mashed potatoes or even Instant mashed potatoes.
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie
Making a classic shepherd’s pie recipe is easy:
Tips for Shepherds Pie
Swap out the fresh veggies for frozen mixed veggies to keep the prep fast!Prepared or packaged mashed potatoes work well in this recipe. You can also used mashed cauliflower.Stir in an egg yolk to make the mashed potatoes extra rich in flavor or some cheddar cheese.If using an oven-proof pan, skip the casserole dish and layer the potatoes over the meat in the skillet!Make it pretty by piping the mashed potatoes with a piping bag.Let shepherd’s pie rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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