Description
Delicious Shepherd’s Pie with Extra Cheese, perfect for family dinners and cozy nights. Easy to make and loaded with flavor!
Ingredients
- Ground Meat: Typically, lamb or beef is used, but you can substitute with turkey for a lighter option.
- Onion: Adds flavor and sweetness; finely chopped for even cooking.
- Carrots: Diced finely to blend well into the filling.
- Peas: Sweet green peas to add color and balance the flavors.
- Beef Broth: Rich and savory base for the filling, helps soak the flavors.
- Mashed Potatoes: Creamy potatoes create a fluffy topping for the pie; ensure they are well-seasoned.
- Cheese: A blend of cheddar and mozzarella gives a delightful cheesy crust.
- Herbs & Spices: Salt, pepper, and fresh thyme for enhanced flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and peas to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the beef broth, season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your mashed potatoes and mix in a bit of butter and cheese for extra creaminess.
- Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Top with a generous layer of mashed potatoes, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time. Cook the filling ahead to assemble quickly later. Mix different cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: shepherds pie, comfort food, cheese