🥧 Shepherd's Pie

Description

Shepherd's Pie is a traditional English dish. It's a baked dish of juicy minced meat and vegetables, topped with a layer of soft mashed potatoes. Hearty, simple, and perfect for a family dinner.

🧺 Ingredients (serves 3-4)

For the meat filling:

Ground beef - 500 g

Onion - 1

Carrot - 1

Garlic - 1 clove

Tomato paste - 2 tbsp

Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp

Salt and black pepper — to taste

For the mashed potatoes:

Potatoes — 800 g

Butter — 40 g

Milk — 100 ml

Salt — to taste

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1️⃣ Mashed Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until soft. Drain, add butter and milk. Mash the potatoes until smooth, season with salt.

2️⃣ Meat Filling

Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots. Heat the oil and fry the onion until translucent. Add the ground meat and cook until it changes color. Stir in the carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes over medium heat.

3️⃣ Assembly and baking

Place the meat filling in a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Make light grooves in the top with a fork. Bake at 190°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, until golden brown.

🍽 Serving

Serve hot, straight from the pan. Pairs well with: green peas fresh vegetables gravy sauce (optional).

💡 Helpful tips

The classic version is made with lamb, but beef is the most popular option. The grooves in the mashed potatoes create a crispier crust. Grated cheese can be added on top for a richer flavor.