Good Shepherd’s Pie

My household gained’t cease requesting this Shepherd’s pie! It options tender floor beef (or lamb) and veggies, an outrageously scrumptious and savory gravy, all topped with tacky mashed potatoes. I can’t wait so that you can attempt it!

Shepherd’s pie (or Cottage pie) immediately takes me again to my early childhood in rural Scotland. It looks like my Mother made it continuously, so naturally, she was the primary particular person I requested to check this recipe. I’m thrilled to say she loves it! She loves the wealthy, savory gravy across the meat (use your favourite, beef or lamb) and the buttery, tacky mashed potato topping that makes this model further particular.

So right here we’re, our tackle conventional Shepherd’s pie. I promise it’s tremendous straightforward so that you can make, and I actually suppose when you do, you’ll be able to make it once more. Shepherd’s pie is my final cozy meal, and I can’t wait so that you can attempt it!

Key Elements

Floor Meat: My household typically makes use of floor beef on this recipe, however floor lamb is beautiful! My household calls this Shepherd’s pie irrespective of which we use, but when we need to be technical, Cottage pie requires beef, whereas Shepherd’s pie requires lamb.

Veggies: We hold this tremendous easy and use onions, carrots, and peas. The onion and carrots get added early, and the peas come later, in order that they don’t get too comfortable. Frozen peas are nice!

Spices: We go together with all dried spices for this recipe. They work exceptionally effectively, they usually hold the elements down. You’ll want garlic powder, dried thyme, and salt.

Broth: Beef broth is great, however you should use rooster or veggie broth/inventory if that’s all you could have. Listed below are our do-it-yourself beef inventory, rooster inventory, and veggie broth recipes.

Tomato Paste and Worcestershire Sauce: For the very best gravy, don’t miss this tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. They add shade and richness to the gravy! Belief me.

Mashed Potatoes: For the topping, we take our basic mashed potatoes and make them much more particular with butter, milk, and grated sharp cheddar cheese (I really like utilizing English or Irish cheddar!). The kind of potato makes a distinction: Yukon Gold yields creamy potatoes, whereas Russets end in a lighter, fluffier mash. Whereas I often want Yukon Golds for normal mashed potatoes, Russets are my favourite for topping Shepherd’s pie!

I make this recipe month-to-month, most likely extra within the colder months. It’s cozy, and the household loves it! I really like that it’s straightforward to buy because it requires elements I purchase continuously. It’s additionally easy to make and ideal for making prematurely! For extra basic and comfy meals like this one, attempt my favourite meatloaf, weeknight spaghetti, or this unimaginable roast rooster!