Classic Cozy Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Classic Cozy Shepherd’s Pie
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground lamb; 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 2 medium Carrots (diced small); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 cup Frozen peas; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup Beef broth; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Jillian Dudek @jilliandudek

Easy to make with ground lamb for a comforting, cozy meal perfect for colder months.

Jillian Dudek @jilliandudek

Easy to make with ground lamb for a comforting, cozy meal perfect for colder months.

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Ingredients

1 hour

4 servings

1 lbGround lamb
1medium Onion (finely chopped)
2medium Carrots (diced small)
2 clovesGarlic (minced)
1 cupFrozen peas
2 tbspTomato paste
2 tbspWorcestershire sauce
1 cupBeef broth
2 tbspOlive oil
2 lbsRusset or Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 cupSour cream
1 tspSalt
1 tspPepper
1 cupSharp cheddar cheese (optional)

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Steps

1 hour

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onions and carrots until soft.
3

Add lamb, cook until browned. Stir in garlic, cook 1 min.
4

Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce. Cook 2 min.
5

Pour in beef broth, simmer 5 min. Stir in peas, remove from heat.
6

Peel and chop potatoes. Boil until tender, drain.
7

Add sour cream, salt, pepper. Mash with hand mixer until smooth.
8

Spread filling in baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smooth surface.
9

Sprinkle cheddar cheese if using.
10

Bake 25 min until golden and bubbling. Broil 2–3 min for crispier top.

Tips

Use a hand mixer for mashing the potatoes to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.

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Jillian Dudek @jilliandudek

on October 17, 2025 00:58

I love cooking tasty meals—whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. Balancing motherhood and life can limit time, so I focus on dishes that are simple, satisfying, and quick to make. My go-to kitchen staples are the air fryer for speedy dinners and the crockpot for those set-it-and-forget-it days. I aim to pack protein into meals to keep them filling while still focusing on quality. Baking isn’t my strong suit, but I’m always open to trying a new recipe. I hope you find something here that makes your day a little easier—and tastier. I'm also excited to discover recipes from others and connect with fellow cooking enthusiasts. For more recipes, swing by writingwithlifeinmind.com