Irish Sheperd's Pie Recipe

Name: Irish Sheperd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1 onion, chopped; 6 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cup beef stock, low sodium; 2 tsp tomato paste; 4 tsp chopped parsley; 2 tsp thyme; 1 salt; 1 ground black pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 6 potatoes; 2 cup steamed carrots; 1 cup milk; 1 cup steamed peas

Servings: persons

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cup beef stock, low sodium
2 tsp tomato paste
4 tsp chopped parsley
2 tsp thyme
1 salt
1 ground black pepper
1 lb ground beef
6 potatoes
2 cup steamed carrots
1 cup milk
1 cup steamed peas

1
Melt butter in large saucepan.
2
Then, add onion.
3
Meanwhile, cook ground beef in another pan.
4
When onion is clear, add flour.
5
Cook until brown.
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Then, add beef stock.
7
Bring to a boil and then add tomato paste, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
8
You can also add freshly steamed peas and carrots to the mixture, if you like.
9
Simmer for about 5 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, peel and slice potatoes.
11
Then, put potatoes in large pot with just enough water to cover them.
12
Boil potatoes in pot until soft.
13
Meanwhile, add cooked ground beef to saucepan and bring to a boil again.
14
Put contents of saucepan into a large casserole dish.
15
Meanwhile, take the cooked potatoes and mash them up.
16
I like to use a hand-mixer.
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Add the milk, butter, and salt to the potatoes if you like.
18
Then, place the mashed potatoes on top of the casserole.
19
Place casserole dish, uncovered, in the oven preheated to 350F.
20
Bake for about 30 minutes.
21
Remove from oven and serve with grated cheese

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 1 onion, chopped, 6 tbsp all-purpose flour, 4 cup beef stock, low sodium, and more.

Yes, Irish Sheperd'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!

Irish Sheperd's Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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