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Traditional Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Delicious and comforting shepherd's pie made with ground beef and lamb with vegetables cooked in a rich flavorful sauce topped with mashed potatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Casserole
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

Shepherd's Pie Filling

  • 1 lb. Ground Lamb
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 c Carrots diced
  • 1/4 c Celery diced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1.5 c Beef Broth or Stock
  • 1/2 c Red Wine
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/3 c All Purpose Flour
  • 10 oz. Frozen Peas

Mashed Potato Topping

  • 5 Russet Potatoes peeled and cut up
  • 4 tbsp. Butter softened
  • 1/4 c Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 c White Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large pot, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium heat.
  • Add carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
    Next add the onions, herbs, salt, pepper and sauté until onions begin to become translucent - about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground lamb and ground beef to the pot with the vegetables and cook until browned.
  • Move the vegetables and meat to the side of the pot and add the flour. Cook for a minute or two to take away that "flour taste".
  • Add the beef broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste in and mix everything together. It will start to thicken after a moment.
  • Turn the heat down to simmer for 10 minutes.
    Turn the heat off and stir in frozen peas. Cover the pot until ready to add to the casserole dish.
  • Prepare the Mashed Potato Topping: Peel, rinse and dice potatoes. Add them to a pot and cover with water for boiling. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the potatoes begin to boil, reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Add softened butter to a mixing bowl. Measure out heavy cream and set aside. Measure out fresh grated white cheddar and set aside. When the cooking time is finished for the potatoes, drain well in a colander. Add potatoes to the mixing bowl with the butter.
    With a hand mixer, whip potatoes on high for a minute or two.
    Add heavy cream, cheese, salt and pepper and whip on high until creamy.
  • Lightly spray a casserole dish and add meat and vegetable mixture. Top with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake until the potatoes begin to brown on top - 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Allow the Shepherd's Pie to rest for five minutes after you remove from the oven before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g