Shepherds Pie

My Shepherds Pie is a comforting and hearty dish with savory braised lamb filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melty cheddar cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Keyword: Shepherds Pie

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Boil potatoes. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, Cube potatoes, leaving the skin of if desired, and then add to water to boil for 10-12 minutes.
8 Yukon Gold potatoes
Finish potatoes. Strain water from pot and then add in the remaining ingredients for your mashed potatoes. Mix gently with hand mixer, and salt to taste. Set aside until filling is ready.
8 Tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup milk, 4 Tablespoons cream cheese, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Make filling. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and then add in your lamb and season with my Beef Rub, cooking for 4-6 minutes until browned. Next, add in your flour and vegetables and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, mix in your butter thoroughly until it’s melted and there are no flour clumps. Stir in beef stock, and stir vigorously until filling thickens. Finally, stir in your tomato paste, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
1 pound ground lamb, 1 Tablespoon Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub, 1 medium carrot, 2 ribs celery, 4 Tablespoons butter, 4 Tablespoons flour, 3 cups beef stock, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup peas
Combine and bake. Top meat filling with spoonfuls of mashed potatoes, and then smooth with spatula. Next, sprinkle cheese on top, and then bake at 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy.
1 cup cheddar cheese