Description
A delicious twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, featuring a secret ingredient that elevates the dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Secret ingredient: 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and secret ingredient (bacon). Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg