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A golden-brown Easy Shepherd's Pie in a cast iron skillet with bubbling cheese and creamy potato peaks.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 medium onion , finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven broiler to high setting.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground lamb until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to develop flavors.
  • Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen peas and carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Spread the prepared mashed potatoes in an even layer over the meat mixture using a spatula.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place the skillet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the potato peaks are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.