Shepherd’s Pie Recipe // How to make a delicious Shepherd’s Pie.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them until tender.

Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and milk until smooth.

In a skillet, cook the ground beef or lamb with chopped garlic, onions, peas, carrots, and bell peppers until browned.

Add ketchup or tomato paste and season with fresh thyme or rosemary; simmer for a few minutes.

Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes.

Use a fork to create texture on the potato topping.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

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