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Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potato Topping

Creamy 5-Ingredient Garlic Mashed Potato Shepherd’s Pie Magic


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  • Author: lia
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A comforting Shepherd’s Pie featuring a savory meat filling topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add frozen peas and remove from heat.
  6. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with garlic, milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spread meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker prep.
  • Swap beef for lamb for traditional Shepherd’s Pie.
  • Freeze unbaked pie for future meals.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of pie
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg