Conventional Oven Shepherds Pie Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (Serves 6)

Ingredients

For the Meat Filling:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb (450g) ground lamb (or beef for Cottage Pie)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

• 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
2. • Set your conventional oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
3. • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
   • Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Add cheese if using.
3. Cook the Meat Filling
4. • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
   • Sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot for 5 minutes until softened.
   • Add the ground lamb, cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
   • Stir in peas, then remove from heat.
4. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie
5. • Spread the meat filling in a greased 9×9-inch (or similar) baking dish.
   • Spoon the mashed potatoes over the meat and spread evenly.
   • Use a fork to create ridges for a crispy top.
5. Bake the Pie
6. • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
   • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.