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Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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A quick and easy deconstructed shepherd’s pie featuring savory ground lamb or beef cooked with vegetables and herbs, served over creamy mashed potatoes. This dish offers the classic comforting flavors of shepherd’s pie in a simplified, stovetop version perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons oil (or butter)
  • 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • 1 cup peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes, hot

Instructions

  1. Cook the Meat: Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Set aside and drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the pan.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the diced onions and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in the chopped garlic and tomato paste until well combined. Then sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir to incorporate thoroughly, and cook for about one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Make the Sauce: Gradually add the beef broth while stirring, then return the cooked meat to the pan. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens nicely.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the deconstructed shepherd’s pie hot spooned over warm mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour and Worcestershire sauce with gluten-free alternatives.
  • You can use ground beef instead of lamb for a milder flavor or based on preference.
  • The peas can be fresh or frozen; add them towards the end to keep their bright color and texture.
  • Mashed potatoes can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

Find it online: https://cookedbygrace.com/deconstructed-shepherds-pie-recipe/