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Shepherd's Pie

Recipe by Kevin Is Cooking on YouTubeAdded 13 November 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A classic Shepherd's Pie featuring savory ground lamb, sweet peas and carrots, and a buttery mashed‑potato topping enriched with Parmesan and paprika. The red‑wine and beef‑stock sauce adds depth, making it a comforting centerpiece for dinner.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13" baking dish.

  2. Peel, chop and boil the potatoes in heavily salted water; when fork‑tender (about 12‑15 minutes), drain, mash with butter and milk, season with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and keep warm.

  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.

  4. Add the ground lamb, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon.

  5. Sprinkle the flour and tomato paste over the browned meat, stir to combine, and cook for 1‑2 minutes.

  6. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, fresh thyme, beef stock, and red wine; scrape up any browned bits, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook briefly.

  7. Spread the meat mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

  8. Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the meat layer, then sprinkle the top with paprika and grated Parmesan cheese.

  9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the potato topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Tips while you cook

Keep the mashed potatoes warm
After mashing, set the potatoes aside covered to stay warm until you spread them over the meat.
Scrape browned bits before simmering
Use a spoon to lift any browned bits from the skillet before adding stock and wine.
Season the potato topping
Add kosher salt and ground black pepper to the mashed potatoes before spreading them.
Spread the topping evenly
Smooth the mashed potatoes to the edges of the dish.

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