This looks like a Classic Shepherd’s Pie / Cottage Pie 😍 Savory minced meat with vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
🥧 Shepherd’s Pie (Meat & Mashed Potato Casserole)
🛒 Ingredients
Meat Filling
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or lamb)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp oil
Mashed Potato Topping
4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp butter
½ cup milk (warm)
Salt to taste
½ cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the potatoes Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until creamy. Set aside.
Prepare meat filling Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
Season & simmer Stir in tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Add broth and simmer 5–10 minutes until thick. Mix in vegetables and cook 2 more minutes.
Assemble Spread meat mixture in a baking dish. Spoon mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a fork. Sprinkle cheese if using.
Bake Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden on top.
Rest & serve Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips
Use lamb for authentic shepherd’s pie
Fork lines on potatoes = extra crispy top 🔥
Add a little sour cream to mash for extra creaminess
👉 Comfort food at its best! Want a cheesy version, no-oven skillet version, or air fryer version?
