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A hearty and classic comfort food featuring a rich, savory lamb filling with vegetables, all topped with a fluffy, golden-brown crust of mashed potatoes. The perfect cozy meal for a chilly evening.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Potato Topping
Cook the Lamb and Vegetables
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A hearty and classic comfort food featuring a rich, savory lamb filling with vegetables, all topped with a fluffy, golden-brown crust of mashed potatoes. The perfect cozy meal for a chilly evening.
This british recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 661.34 calories per serving with 26.95g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Create the Savory Gravy
Assemble and Bake
Rest and Serve
The most classic variation. Simply substitute the ground lamb with an equal amount of ground beef.
Replace the ground lamb with 2 cups of cooked brown or green lentils and 8 oz of finely chopped mushrooms for a hearty, plant-based version.
For a slightly sweeter and more colorful twist, replace the russet potatoes with sweet potatoes. Mash with butter, a pinch of cinnamon, and salt.
Enhance the filling by adding other diced root vegetables like parsnips or turnips along with the carrots and celery.
The ground lamb provides high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
The mashed potato topping is rich in complex carbohydrates, which are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy to keep you feeling full and energized.
This dish is packed with vegetables like carrots, onions, and peas, which contribute essential nutrients such as Vitamin A for vision, Vitamin C for immunity, and dietary fiber for digestive health.
Lamb is a good source of heme iron, a type of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.
A typical serving of this Shepherd's Pie contains approximately 600-650 calories. The exact amount can vary based on the fat content of the lamb and the amount of butter used.
Shepherd's Pie can be part of a balanced diet as it contains protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. However, it can be high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. To make it healthier, you can use leaner ground lamb, add more vegetables, and reduce the amount of butter in the potatoes.
The primary difference is the meat. Traditionally, Shepherd's Pie is made with ground lamb (as a shepherd herds sheep), while Cottage Pie is made with ground beef.
Yes, it's an excellent make-ahead meal. You can prepare and assemble the entire pie, then cover and refrigerate it for up to two days. When ready to eat, bake it straight from the fridge, adding about 10-15 minutes to the total baking time.
A watery filling is usually caused by two things: not simmering the gravy long enough to thicken, or not draining the excess fat from the lamb after browning. Make sure the gravy has a thick, stew-like consistency before topping it with the potatoes.
Absolutely. Assemble the pie in a freezer-safe dish but do not bake it. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and then foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.