Shepherd’s Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Comforting Shepherd's Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , diced ( I use a large white onion )
2 carrots , diced
2 -3 stalks celery , diced
3 -4 garlic cloves , minced
salt , to taste
freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups garden peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
4 lbs potatoes , peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt , to taste
freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
520
Sugar
6g
Fat
30g
Shepherd's Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is a classic Irish and British dish that originated in the 18th century. The dish was created as a way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. The pie consists of seasoned ground beef or lamb and mixed vegetables such as onions, carrots, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes and sometimes cheese. This recipe with mashed potatoes is an upgrade from the traditional recipe. It is an excellent comfort food and perfect for a satisfying and rich dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Boil potatoes in salted water until soft; drain.
3.Mash potatoes and mix in butter, cream and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until onion is translucent and vegetables are cooked through.
5.Add the garlic and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
6.Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and ground beef/lamb. Cook until beef/lamb is browned.
7.Pour beef stock in skillet and stir in peas. Turn heat up and simmer for 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
8.Grease a 9x13 baking dish and put meat mixture on the bottom. Spread the mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a spoon.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.

PROS

Shepherd’s Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for colder days.
It is full of flavour from the well-seasoned meat and delicious mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese on top.

This recipe is relatively easy to make and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

This dish is also perfect for meal prep since it can be stored in the refrigerator for several days or frozen for longer.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the meat and cheese.

It may not be suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have a beef/lamb allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shepherd’s Pie With Cheesy Mashed Potatoes contains high amounts of protein, iron, and potassium due to the ground beef/lamb and potatoes.
Peas are also a good source of fibre, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
However, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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