Ingredients: – Ground meat (traditionally lamb or mutton) – Onions, carrots, peas (or any desired vegetables) – Potatoe
– Butter, milk, salt, and pepper for mashed potatoe – Seasonings like garlic, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce
Preparation: 1. Cook ground meat and vegetables in a skillet with seasonings until tender. 2. Prepare creamy mashed potatoes by boiling and mashing potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
Spread meat and vegetable mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and bake until golden brown.
Variations: – Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie: Substitute meat with lentils, chickpeas, or tofu. – Cheesy Shepherd's Pie: Add shredded cheese to mashed potatoes or sprinkle over the top.
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie: Use mashed sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes.
Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie: Incorporate black beans, corn, and taco seasoning into the filling, top with cheese and avocado.