English Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: English Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Ground Lamb or Beef (1 1/2 pounds); 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 large Carrot (grated); 1 large Onion (grated); 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary; 1 tsp Fresh Thyme; 4 clove Garlic (crushed); 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 can Tomato Puree or Paste (small); 1/4 cup Chicken Stock; 1 1/2 lb Golden Potatoes (1 1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 3 1/2 tbsp Butter; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 2 Egg Yolks; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb Ground Lamb or Beef (1 1/2 pounds)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 large Carrot (grated)
1 large Onion (grated)
1 tsp Fresh Rosemary
1 tsp Fresh Thyme
4 clove Garlic (crushed)
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 can Tomato Puree or Paste (small)
1/4 cup Chicken Stock
1 1/2 lb Golden Potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
3 1/2 tbsp Butter
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
2 Egg Yolks
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat the oven at 180 degrees
2
Peel and slice your potatoes evenly, then place in a sauce pan of boiling water.
3
Add some salt and set a timer for 15mins.
4
In this time you can start on your filling.
5
In a seperate large pan, pour in the Olive Oil and once heated add your meat and stir vigorously for a few minutes until it's nice and brown and broken into very small pieces.
6
Add the Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, Salt and Pepper, then stir some more.
7
Quickly add your Carrots and Onion and stir a little longer so everything is to a minced consistency.
8
Stir in the Worcestershire Sauce then add the Tomato Puree and stir for few minutes.
9
Pour in the Chicken Stock and cook for 3 more minutes.
10
By this time your potatoes should be ready.
11
Take your potatoes out and strain the water off.
12
Put the potatoes into a medium mixing bowl and mash the potatoes with all the mash ingredients.
13
Scoop the meat mixture into a deep casserole or other oven proof dish and then spoon the mash over the top.
14
Spread the mash over using the bottom of the spoon and sprinkle a generous portion of Parmesan Cheese over the top.
15
Poke the top with a fork several times then stick it in the oven for 18-20 minutes to brown the potatoes and set the pie.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb Ground Lamb or Beef (1 1/2 pounds), 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 large Carrot (grated), 1 large Onion (grated), and more.

Yes, English Shepherd's Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

English Shepherd's Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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