A shepherd's pie with mashed potato top

Shepherd's Pie

Ground lamb with vegetables in gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients

6 servings

1 ½ lb ground lamb (about 680 g)
1 onion, diced
2 carrot carrots, diced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ½ cup beef broth
3 cup mashed potatoes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brown the lamb with the onion and carrot; drain fat.
Stir in the flour, then add the broth and simmer until thick.
Season with salt and pepper and spread into a baking dish.
Top with mashed potatoes and bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 24g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 4g

Tips

Use leftover mashed potatoes.
Make ridges for crispier tops.

Variations

Add peas or corn.
Swap lamb for beef (then it's cottage pie).

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