Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Australian, British
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1 onion (, finely chopped); 1 carrot (, finely chopped); 1 rib celery (, finely chopped); 3/4 tsp each dried thyme and rosemary ((or 2 sprigs fresh thyme + 1 sprig rosemary)); 750g (1.5 lb) ground lamb (mince) OR beef; 1/4 cup flour (, plain/all purpose); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 cups beef stock / broth; 1/2 cup red wine ((or water)); 1 beef bouillon cube (, crumbled (OXO brand crumbles easily)); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves (, dried or fresh); 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas; 1.2kg (2.2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes; 2/3 cup milk ((whole or low fat)); 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter; 2 – 3 tbsp grated parmesan (, optional); 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter (, melted); Fresh thyme leaves, optional garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 10min

Recipe video above. Shepherd’s Pie is one of those foods that brings a smile to everyone’s face – especially when you get seconds! While it's traditionally made with lamb, this is equally delicious made with beef (and makes it a Cottage Pie!) Terrific make ahead! GF option in Note 4.

Updated at: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:48:14 GMT