Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Shepherd’s Pie blends hearty ground lamb with rich, creamy mashed potatoes in a comforting classic. Savory layers of flavor and tender meat promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground lamb
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup red wine
- Salt
- Black pepper
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Cheese and Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain and return to pot.
- Incorporate butter and milk into potatoes, mashing until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ground lamb to the skillet, breaking meat apart and cooking until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for one minute, then pour in stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in frozen peas and combine thoroughly with meat mixture.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer meat mixture to baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Spread mashed potatoes over meat, smoothing surface with spatula. Create decorative fork lines if desired.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top for extra richness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potato topping that will hold its shape perfectly during baking.
- Consider using a mix of ground lamb and beef for a more complex, rich flavor profile that balances traditional shepherd’s pie ingredients.
- Enhance the meat mixture’s depth by adding a splash of red wine or a tablespoon of tomato paste for deeper umami and caramelized notes.
- For a gluten-free version, replace Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg