Shepherd's Pie Recipe
A traditional Irish dish made with ground meat and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- 2
Add the diced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in the ground meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned.
- 3
Season with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the beef broth and add the frozen peas. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Assemble the Pie
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- 5
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
