Ina Garten Shepherd Pie Recipe
The Ina Garten Shepherd Pie Recipe is pure comfort in every bite. It’s a warm, hearty dish made with rich meat and creamy potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- ½ cup peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 large potatoes peeled
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Boil potatoes until soft.
- Mash with butter and milk.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add beef and cook until brown.
- Stir in carrots, peas, and tomato paste.
- Add broth, salt, pepper, and sauce.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread the meat mix in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes evenly.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean meat for less grease.
- Don’t skip the cheese topping.
- Add herbs like thyme for flavor.
- Make extra mash for thicker layers.
- Bake until golden for the best look.