🥧 Shepherd’s Pie (Meat & Mashed Potato Casserole)

This looks like a Classic Shepherd’s Pie / Cottage Pie 😍
Savory minced meat with vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.

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🥧 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)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes
   Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until creamy. Set aside.
2. Prepare meat filling
   Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
   Add ground meat and cook until browned.
3. 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.
4. Assemble
   Spread meat mixture in a baking dish.
   Spoon mashed potatoes on top and smooth with a fork.
   Sprinkle cheese if using.
5. Bake
   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden on top.
6. Rest & serve
   Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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💡 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?