Enjoy this tasty Irish Shepherd’s Pie! This savory comfort food dish is sure to please the family for dinner this week!
Irish Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional dish that has been around for centuries.
It consists of minced beef or lamb in a rich gravy, topped with mashed potatoes. This hearty and comforting meal is sure to fill you up and keep you warm on chilly winter nights.
The flavors of the herbs, spices, and vegetables all blend together perfectly to create this delicious dish.
Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a festive holiday feast, Irish Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect choice!
So if you’re ready to explore the flavors of Ireland, give this classic recipe a try! You won’t regret it! Enjoy!
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What is Shepherd’s Pie?
Irish Shepherd’s Pie is an Irish classic comfort food recipe that layers savory minced meat with mashed potatoes and shredded cheese.
The dish has a rich history, having been originally created in the 18th century from leftover roasted meats and boiled potatoes.
It is a hearty casserole-style dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as beef or lamb mince, onion, carrots, peas, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and herbs.
Topping the filling with creamy mashed potato gives this traditional meal what we all love – plenty of flavor!
Best served hot with some crusty bread or buttery green beans on the side.
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Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of prepared mashed potatoes – homemade or instant, both work well
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups mixed vegetables – fresh, frozen, or canned work just fine
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- dry parsley
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Saute onion in butter until tender.
Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
Stir in vegetables and cook until tender or warmed through.
Add in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and salt & pepper to taste.
Simmer, uncovered, on low for about 10 minutes.
Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and starting with the meat, layer the meat mixture and mashed potatoes until all used, the top layer should be mashed potatoes.
Bake for about 40 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown on top.
Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
Irish Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups of prepared mashed potatoes - homemade or instant, both work well
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups mixed vegetables - fresh, frozen, or canned work just fine
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Dry parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Saute onion in butter until tender.
Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
Stir in vegetables and cook until tender or warmed through.
Add in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and salt & pepper to taste.
Simmer, uncovered, on low for about 10 minutes.
Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and starting with the meat, layer the meat mixture and mashed potatoes until all used, the top layer should be mashed potatoes.
Bake for about 40 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown on top.
Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.