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How to Make Shepherd's Pie at Home Step by Step Recipe

ally Jun 30, 2026 5 views 1 min read

Ingredients

  • 250g minced meat

  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 2 chillies, chopped (optional)

  • 125ml stock

  • 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)

  • 1 beaten egg

  • Pepper and salt

Methods

  • Heat the cooking oil and fry the onions until light brown. Add the chillies if used.

  • Add the stock, minced meat, pepper and salt.

  • Cook over gentle heat until the water evaporates.

  • Place the mixture in a buttered baking dish.

  • Mix the beaten egg (setting aside a little for brushing) with the mashed potatoes.

  • Pile the potatoes on top of the meat in the dish and press down with a fork.

  • NOTE: Tinned meat may be used if preferred. Leftover roast beef or mutton can also be used. Milk may be used for brushing instead of egg.