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Shepherd's Pie

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Lamb mince with carrots and onions topped with creamy mash and baked until golden. The British comfort dish — and arguably perfect for a wet Sunday.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 50 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.88

Approx £11.29 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Shepherd's Pie

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil peeled potatoes 18 minutes. Drain, mash with butter and milk. Season.
  2. 2
    Brown lamb mince in a pan, drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and carrot, cook 8 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in tomato puree, herbs, Worcestershire and stock. Simmer 15 minutes until thick.
  4. 4
    Tip into a baking dish. Top with mash, fork the surface for crispy peaks. Scatter with cheese.
  5. 5
    Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes until bubbling and deep golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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