Shepherd's Pie

This shepherd's pie is a classic combination of ground lamb, vegetables, and an easy homemade gravy. It's baked with a mashed potato topping.

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Servings servings

Calories 814

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Course Casseroles, Lamb, Potatoes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 15

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, russet or baking, peeled and cut into chunks
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk, or light cream
2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Lamb Filling

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup carrot, diced , about 3 small to medium peeled carrots
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef stock, or chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine, or more stock
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup peas, frozen, thawed
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small chunks. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender -- about 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Add the 6 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of milk or cream. Mash until smooth, adding more milk or cream along with salt and pepper, as needed. Set aside.
Heat the oven to 400 F.
Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot and cook until the carrot is just tender. Add the onion and saute for about 4 minutes longer. Crumble the lamb into the skillet and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and the thyme. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the broth and wine (if using) to the roux along with the Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add the peas and continue cooking until the peas are tender.
Spoon the lamb and vegetable mixture into the baking dish.
Pipe or spread the potatoes over the lamb filling.
Bake the shepherd's pie for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned. If necessary, turn the broiler for a minute or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 33gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 1424mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4255IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 5mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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