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Cast Iron Shepherd's Pie

This cast iron Shepherd’s Pie Recipe is the ideal mid-week meal, created using ground lamb, potatoes, and mixed frozen veggies. Yum!
Course Lamb Recipes
Cuisine British
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 962kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Topping

  • 2 lbs 900g Russet or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4-5 large cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • Water to cover
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup chicken stock preferably organic
  • ¼ cup heavy cream double cream
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pie Filling:

  • lbs 680g ground lamb*
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
  • cup sliced frozen carrots thawed

Garnish

  • Smoked paprika
  • Fresh chives chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and add water until the potatoes are completely covered, with an additional inch or two on top.
  • Bring to a rapid boil over high heat for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, add the lamb, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce to a 10” cast iron skillet set over medium heat.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the lamb is completely browned and broken into small pieces.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary. Set aside.
  • Add chicken stock, heavy cream, and butter to the boiled potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and mash with a hand masher or whip with a hand mixer until smooth. If necessary, add a little extra chicken broth to reach the desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Evenly spread the thawed corn, peas, and carrots across the browned ground lamb in the cast iron skillet.


    Veggies on Shepherd's Pie Ground Lamb Filling
  • Top with an even layer of the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with some smoked paprika.


  • Place the skillet in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and the potatoes are nicely browned on top.
  • Remove from oven and cool slightly. Serve immediately garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!

Notes

*you can use ground beef if you prefer, but it would then be classed as a Cottage Pie!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 962kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 727mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g