Shepherd's Pie for One: Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix
Shepherd's Pie for One offers a deliciously comforting single-serving meal made with rich ground lamb and creamy mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Pot
- frying pan
- ramekin
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato Substitute with russet potatoes for lighter texture.
- 1 clove garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
- 2 tablespoons salted butter Unsalted butter can be substituted.
- 1/4 cup whole milk Half-and-half or dairy-free milk can be used.
For the Filling
- 1/4 medium onion Finely diced; shallots can be used.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried oregano or thyme are good substitutes.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative.
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Fresh alternatives like peas or carrots can be used.
- 1/2 pound ground lamb Can substitute with ground beef or turkey.
- 1/2 cup beef broth Vegetable broth is a lighter alternative.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil Yukon Gold potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Sauté finely diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground lamb; brown for about 4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables; pour in beef broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Drain cooked potatoes and mash with warm milk, butter, garlic, and salt until creamy.
- Grease a small ramekin, add lamb filling, and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top before serving for a pop of color.