Classic Shepherd's Pie

Named for the shepherds who kept sheep, shepherd's pie crowns savory ground lamb and vegetables with a fork-raked mash. Baked until golden, this British classic has become beloved American comfort food.

Serves 6 · 30 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 330 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 5g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)Meat
• 1 onion, dicedProduce
• 2 carrots, dicedProduce
• 1 cup frozen peasFrozen
• 2 tbsp tomato pastePantry
• 1 cup beef or lamb brothPantry
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire saucePantry
• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoesProduce
• 4 tbsp butterDairy
• 1/2 cup milk or creamDairy
• to taste salt and pepperSpices

Instructions

1. 1Boil potatoes until tender; mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Brown lamb with onion and carrots; stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and peas. Simmer until thick.
3. 3Spread meat in a baking dish; top with mashed potatoes, roughing the surface with a fork.
4. 4Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until peaks brown. Rest 10 minutes.