Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1” thick pieces); 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (warm); 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded); 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted to brush the top); 1 Tbsp parsley or chives (chopped, to garnish the top); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb; 1 1/2 tsp salt (divided, or added to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste); 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped (1 cup)); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch*); 1/2 cup dry red wine** (such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon, or use beef broth); 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables of choice (peas, carrots, and corn)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

A homey and comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe with a meat and vegetable gravy sauce under a crown of creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes. This classic casserole recipe feeds a hungry crowd, and leftovers taste fantastic! Make ahead and reheat for an easier holiday dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:24:04 GMT