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Gluten Free Shepherd's Pie

A comforting dish with savory ground meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy potato topping that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling potatoes
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Potato masher
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or lamb.
  3. Add the diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Mix in the frozen peas, tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare the mashed potatoes, mashing with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish, then top with the mashed potatoes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

Notes

For an extra crispy topping, broil the pie for an additional 3-5 minutes after baking.