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A serving of Alton Brown Shepherd’s Pie in a white bowl with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Boil diced potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
    Alton Brown Shepherd's Pie
  • Heat half-and-half and butter together until warm. Mash into the potatoes along with salt, pepper, and egg yolk until smooth.
    Alton Brown Shepherd's Pie
  • In a skillet, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add ground lamb and cook until browned.
    Alton Brown Shepherd's Pie
  • Stir in flour, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Simmer until thickened, then add peas and corn.
    Alton Brown Shepherd’s Pie meat and vegetable base in a baking dish.
  • Spread the lamb mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, sealing the edges. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden.
    Alton Brown Shepherd’s Pie topped with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) Protein: 25g (50%) Fat: 40g (62%) Saturated Fat: 19g (119%) Sodium: 462mg (20%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 5g (6%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.