Main Course

Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 700 g ground lamb or beef; 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks (diced); 2 garlic cloves, 1 cup peas; 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup beef stock; 1 tbsp Worcestershire; Topping: 1 kg potatoes + 1/2 cup milk + 50 g butter + salt + pepper; Herbs: thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper

70 min 6 servings 480 kcalEasy

Traditional British comfort food. Lamb (shepherd) or beef (cottage) bottom; mashed potato top. Slow-cooked, hearty, satisfying. Perfect for cold nights.

Nutrition Per Serving

480

kcal · Calories

g · Protein

g · Carbs

g · Fat

Steps

1
Boil potatoes 15 min, drain. Mash with butter + milk + salt.
≈ 18 min
2
Brown meat 8 min, drain.
≈ 8 min
3
Add vegetables + garlic 5 min.
≈ 5 min
4
Add tomato paste + Worcestershire + stock + herbs. Simmer 10 min.
≈ 10 min
5
Stir in peas. Transfer to baking dish.
≈ 2 min
6
Top with mashed potato (use fork to make peaks).
≈ 5 min
7
Bake 200°C 25-30 min until top golden.
≈ 30 min

Dietitian Note

Hearty winter meal. Lean ground meat + sweet potato topping = lighter version. Loaded with vegetables.

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