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irish shepherds pie

Irish Shepherd’s Pie: 5 Comforting Secrets to Love It

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A traditional Irish dish made with ground meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix in frozen peas and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
  7. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker preparation.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or mushrooms.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: irish shepherd's pie, comfort food, casserole, ground meat dish