Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, but when made with beef, it is technically called Cottage Pie.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British, Irish Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 cup Mashed Potatoes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the frozen peas and transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with milk and 1 tablespoon of butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, smoothing it out with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden and the filling is bubbling.
9. Allow the Shepherd's Pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.