Shepherd's Pie For One
A classic single serving Shepherd’s Pie made with seasoned ground lamb, vegetables, and a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to perfection.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato scrubbed and quartered (about 7-ounces)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Filling
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 4 ounces ground lamb
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup frozen mixed vegetables
- ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Chop the potato into quarters and place in a 1-quart saucepan. Add milk and garlic. If needed, add a little more milk to almost cover the potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Strain the potatoes over a bowl, reserving the milk mixture.
- Return the potatoes to the pan, add 1/4 cup of the reserved milk, and mash with an immersion blender or potato masher. Add more milk as needed for a thick, creamy texture.
- Stir in butter and salt, then set aside.
Make the Filling
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic, ground lamb, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the lamb is browned.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
- Grease a 10-ounce ramekin with butter or cooking spray.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the ramekin and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Meat Options: Traditional Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground lamb, but ground beef works just as well.
- Cheesy Topping: For extra flavor, sprinkle Parmesan or shredded cheddar over the potatoes before baking for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Mashed Potato Shortcuts: Leftover or instant mashed potatoes are great time-savers and still taste delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 1426mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2867IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 4mg
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