A hearty and comforting dish, Farmhouse Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground meat cooked in a savory gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef or lamb use quality grass-fed meat for best flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste for richness
- 1 cup beef broth preferably low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce adds depth of flavor
- 900 grams potatoes peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until soft.
- Add ground beef (or lamb) to the skillet, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in carrots, peas, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes to thicken the mixture.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a pot until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer meat mixture to a baking dish, then spread mashed potatoes on top evenly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 20mg