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Irish Shepherds Pie Recipe

A classic Irish dish made with ground lamb, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground lamb over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top (if using).
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Shepherd's Pie
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