Description
A delicious twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, featuring a secret ingredient that enhances the flavor and makes it a perfect dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 secret ingredient (e.g., a splash of stout beer)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and the secret ingredient.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the peas and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use leftover mashed potatoes for a quicker preparation.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg