Description
Experience the joy of summer with this comforting Summer Shepherd’s Pie. This delightful dish features a golden, crispy topping that crumbles beautifully, revealing layers of savory ground meat and vibrant seasonal vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable to your favorite ingredients. Savor every bite as you create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop onions and dice carrots; mince garlic.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat until fully cooked. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add Veggies: Stir in diced carrots and frozen peas; pour in chicken broth. Season with thyme and rosemary then simmer until vegetables soften.
- Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender; drain. Mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, creating texture with a fork.
- Bake: Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 pie (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg