Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (about 4-5 large potatoes)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for another minute.
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Add ground lamb (or beef) and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
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Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
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Cook for 1 minute.
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Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
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Add frozen peas and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes with milk and butter until smooth.
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Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in the skillet, creating peaks with a fork.
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Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Dig your fork into this Skillet Shepherd’s Pie and watch as it breaks through the golden, cheesy potato crust to reveal the savory, herb-infused meat and vegetable filling below. It’s like unearthing a treasure trove of comfort food, where each forkful is a perfect balance of creamy and hearty. The skillet preparation not only saves on dishes but also creates those coveted crispy edges that everyone fights over. Whether you’re seeking solace on a chilly evening or feeding a hungry crowd, this one-pan wonder delivers a warm, satisfying hug to your taste buds. It’s not just dinner; it’s a cozy blanket for your soul, the culinary equivalent of curling up by a roaring fire with your favorite book. So fire up that stove, grab your trusty skillet, and get ready to create a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a masterpiece of rustic comfort. Your fork is about to embark on a journey to the rolling hills of culinary bliss, one delicious layer at a time!
