Ina Garten Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Ina Garten Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food that is warm, hearty and full of flavor. This dish combines tender ground beef or lamb with vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an oven-safe baking dish with butter or oil.
Cook the Meat
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or lamb. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
Sauté Vegetables
- Add onions, garlic and carrots. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
Add Tomato Paste
- Stir in tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor.
Add Broth and Worcestershire Sauce
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Season the Filling
- Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in peas and corn. Mix well and remove from heat.
Prepare Mashed Potatoes
- If not done already, mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt and pepper until creamy.
Assemble the Pie
- Spread meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading smoothly.
Bake the Shepherd's Pie
- Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes. Mashed potatoes should be slightly golden on top.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Use creamy mashed potatoes for a rich topping
- Do not overcook the vegetables; keep them slightly firm
- Brown meat well for deep flavor
- Spread potatoes evenly for a beautiful finish
- Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving