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Shepherd Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is a British classic comfort food made with minced meat, vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Baked until golden, it’s hearty and warming, traditionally made with lamb but also with beef. Loved worldwide, it’s perfect for family dinners and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, England
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

500 g minced lamb or beef
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 cup peas
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
3 cups mashed potatoes
2 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven, baking dish, saucepan, knife, chopping board, masher
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Masher
  • chopping board
  • knifes

Method
 

Cook meat with onion, carrots, peas, tomato paste, and thyme.
    Spread mixture in baking dish.
      Top with mashed potatoes and butter.
        Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 25 mins until golden.
          Serve warm.

            Notes

            Nutrition (per serving, approx.): 450 kcal | Carbs 32 g | Protein 28 g | Fat 22 g
            Notes: For vegetarian version, use lentils instead of meat.
            Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.