Shepherd’s Pie!

Shepherd’s Pie

A warm, hearty classic made with seasoned meat, veggies, and fluffy mashed potatoes — perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 6):

For the Meat Filling:

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground lamb or beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• ½ cup frozen corn (optional)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ cup low-sodium beef broth

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• ¼ cup low-fat milk

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheese for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Filling:

   • In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft.

   • Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, broth, herbs, and vegetables. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.

2. Make the Mashed Potatoes:

   • Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.

3. Assemble the Pie:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Spread meat filling in a baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.

   • Optionally sprinkle with cheese.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

   • Let cool slightly before serving.