Description
Enjoy a deconstructed version of the classic Shepherd’s Pie with this easy recipe. Flavorful ground lamb or beef cooked in a savory sauce, mixed with veggies, and served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 2 tablespoons oil (or butter)
- 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- 1 cup peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, hot
Optional Additions:
- 4 ounces bacon
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 cup corn
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat oil in a pan, cook meat until browned, set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Cook onions and carrots until tender.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and flour; cook briefly.
- Make the Sauce: Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and bay leaves; simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Remove bay leaves, add peas, season, and serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- You can add bacon for extra flavor.
- For added veggies, try celery, mushrooms, or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 6g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
