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Irish Shepherd's Pie with mashed potatoes and beef in a baking dish

Irish Shepherd’s Pie

A classic comfort dish featuring layers of ground meat, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 2 pounds ground lamb or beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) For topping, can be omitted.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and carrots, cooking until tender.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Add the peas and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
  3. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time. Experiment with different vegetables, such as mushrooms or corn. Let the meat mixture cook longer for richer flavor. Cool slightly before serving to hold its shape.