Description
Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy mashed potatoes with a savory filling of ground meat and colorful vegetables. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering rich flavors that please everyone at the table. With its golden crust and hearty interior, this Shepherd’s Pie is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add chopped onion and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in frozen peas and beef broth; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer the filling to a baking dish and top with an even layer of mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg