How long does it take to make Shepherd's Pie?

About 1 hour 30 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 10 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by JACK MUNN on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 piece potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 500 g lamb mince; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 1 tsp rosemary; 1 tsp thyme; 2 clove garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 250 ml stout; 150 g frozen peas; 30 g butter; 120 ml milk

A classic British shepherd's pie featuring a rich lamb and stout ragu topped with buttery, creamy mashed potatoes. The hearty filling and golden mash make it perfect for a comforting family dinner on a chilly evening.

Maker: JACK MUNN

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20 min

Cook Time

1 hr 10 min

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1 hr 30 min estimated total time for 6 servings.

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Ingredients

6 piece potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/10 oz butter
0.51 cup milk

Lamb Ragu

1 1/10 lb lamb mince
1 onion
2 carrots
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/10 cup stout
5 3/10 oz frozen peas

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F).
2
Pierce the potatoes with a fork, brush them with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet; bake for about 60 minutes, or until tender when pierced.
3
While the potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
4
Add the lamb mince to the skillet and brown, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
5
Stir in the chopped onion, carrots, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic; sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Mix in the tomato paste, then pour in the stout; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the mixture thickens into a rich ragu, about 10 minutes.
7
Fold the frozen peas into the ragu, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set the filling aside.
8
When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven, let cool slightly, then cut each in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
9
Pass the potato flesh through a ricer or mash until smooth; add butter and milk, mixing until the mash is creamy and seasoned with salt and pepper.
10
Spread the lamb ragu evenly in a 9‑inch (23 cm) baking dish.
11
Top the ragu with the creamy mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
12
Optionally sprinkle a few extra chopped onions or fresh herbs over the top for added flavor and color.
13
Bake the assembled pie in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the potato topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
14
Remove from the oven and let the shepherd's pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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How long does it take to make Shepherd's Pie?: About 1 hour 30 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 10 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Shepherd's Pie recipe make?: This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Shepherd's Pie recipe come from?: It was shared by JACK MUNN on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.