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Ina Garten Shepherds Pie Recipe

Ina Garten Shepherds Pie Recipe

Ina Garten Shepherds Pie Recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. It features savory ground lamb, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes baked until golden. This classic recipe is easy to prepare and full of rich flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds Ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Whole milk, warm
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Place peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about fifteen minutes.

Make the Mashed Potato Topping

  • Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, warm milk, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy, then set aside while preparing the filling.

Cook the Vegetables

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots. Cook gently for five minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Brown the Lamb

  • Add ground lamb to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook while breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the filling rich but not greasy.

Create the Flavorful Filling

  • Stir tomato paste into the lamb mixture and cook for one minute. Pour in beef broth, then add peas, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for five minutes until slightly thickened.

Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the lamb filling into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top, creating gentle peaks with a fork for a golden finish.

Bake Until Golden

  • Place the assembled Shepherd’s Pie in the preheated oven. Bake for about twenty-five minutes until the top turns golden and the filling bubbles around the edges. Allow to rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes create a creamy and smooth topping.
  • Let the pie rest for ten minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
  • You can substitute ground beef if lamb is unavailable.
  • For extra color, broil the top for two minutes after baking.
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