Oven-Baked Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's pie is a classic British comfort dish: ground beef and vegetables simmered with red wine and Worcestershire sauce into a savory filling, topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden. Raking ridges into the potato before baking gives it a crisp top and a soft, hearty inside.
Ingredients
Mashed Potato
- Potatoes (medium)4
- Milk4 tbsp
- Butter1 tbsp
- Salta pinch
- Peppera pinch
Meat Filling
- Ground beef1 cup (about 150 g)
- Onion1/2
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, corn, etc.)1/2 cup
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Red wine1/4 cup
- Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
- Ketchup1 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Dried mixed herbs (rosemary, basil, oregano, etc.)1/2 tsp
Directions
- 1
Boil the potatoes whole, unpeeled, in a pot of water for about 20 minutes.
- 2
While still hot, peel and mash the potatoes finely, then stir in the milk and butter and season with salt and pepper to make the mashed potato.
- 3
Prepare the ground beef, finely chop the onion, and get the mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, corn, etc.) ready.
- 4
Heat oil in a pan, sauté the minced garlic and onion, then add the beef and cook, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour in the red wine and cook over high heat until the alcohol cooks off.
- 6
Add the prepared vegetables and stir-fry together.
- 7
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, dried herbs, and lemon juice for a savory flavor.
- 8
Press the cooked meat filling evenly into a gratin dish.
- 9
Spread the mashed potato evenly on top.
- 10
Rake the surface of the potato with a fork to create a ridged pattern.
- 11
Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Tips
Measurements are based on a rice spoon (tablespoon) and a paper cup (200 ml).