Dinner · British

Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty lamb mince filling under buttery mashed potatoes.

Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Total70 min
Serves6

Ingredients

Serves6

Metric and US measurements are approximate conversions; ingredient densities vary. Double-check temperatures and cooking times when changing portions.

Method

1

Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil and mash potatoes with butter and milk.

2

Brown lamb mince in a wide pan, draining excess fat if needed. Add onion and carrot and cook 7 minutes.

3

Stir in flour and tomato purée, add stock and simmer until thick, around 15 minutes.

4

Fold in peas. Put the filling in a baking dish and spread the mashed potato over the top.

5

Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges bubble and the top is golden.

Food safety: ensure poultry is fully cooked, handle raw meat separately, and check packaging for allergens. Times are estimates and ovens vary.