Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, while cottage pie is made with beef. The name 'shepherd's pie' comes from the use of lamb, as shepherds are responsible for raising and tending to sheep.
This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 pound Mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and peas to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Stir in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate pot, prepare the mashed potatoes according to package instructions.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
- Dot the top of the mashed potatoes with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the shepherd's pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.