Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 onions finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves finely chopped; 2 pounds freshly ground lamb; 1 (24-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 pound butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 cup burgundy wine; 4 tablespoons lamb base; 2 cups water; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons tarragon; 2 cups yellow corn, cooked; 1 cup green peas, cooked; 1 cup carrots, diced, cooked; 4 pounds potatoes (with skin), boiled; 1/2 gallon milk; 1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions finely chopped
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 pounds freshly ground lamb
1 (24-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 pound butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup burgundy wine
4 tablespoons lamb base
2 cups water
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons tarragon
2 cups yellow corn, cooked
1 cup green peas, cooked
1 cup carrots, diced, cooked
4 pounds potatoes (with skin), boiled
1/2 gallon milk
1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat, then add onions and garlic.
2
Cook until soft, turn up heat and add the fresh lamb meat.
3
Stir until well browned.
4
Drain off fat and add the tomato sauce.
5
Make flour sauce: In saucepan cook 1/4 cup butter, add flour, stir and cook for a minute, then add burgundy wine, lamb base, and water.
6
Season with salt, pepper, and tarragon.
7
Simmer gently for 15 minutes, and then add yellow corn and green peas and carrots.
8
Mash the potatoes, and then add 1/4 pound butter and milk, season with salt and pepper.
9
Put meat mixture in individual 8-ounce dishes with approximately even portions and top with mashed potatoes.
10
Spread Parmesan cheese on top of each dish and put in a preheated 350 degree oven and brown until a golden brown color.
11
Serve with seasonal vegetables.

2229

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

162

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 onions finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves finely chopped, 2 pounds freshly ground lamb, and more.

Yes, 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!

Shepherd's Pie

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