Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie features richly seasoned ground lamb and tender vegetables in a rosemary-scented gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes enriched with Irish cheese. The hint of paprika and a touch of cinnamon add warmth and depth, while the cheesy crust bakes to a golden finish. Serve this comforting bake for a cozy family dinner or a St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Add olive oil and butter to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the ground lamb and the onion; cook, stirring, until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the flour until it is incorporated. Add the garlic, ketchup, rosemary, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a simmer; cook and stir until thick, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 5
Take the lamb mixture off the heat, then stir in the peas and carrots until combined.
- 6
Spread the lamb mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
- 7
Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot.
- 8
Mash the Irish cheese, cream cheese, butter, and cayenne pepper into the potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 9
Whisk the egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl; stir into the mashed potato mixture.
- 10
Top the lamb mixture in the baking dish with the mashed potatoes; spread evenly to cover.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce bubbles around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 652.43 kcal High
- Protein 29.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.32 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.66 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 132.62 mg High
- Sodium 247.39 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.73 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.01 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.5 g Moderate
- Calcium 328.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source
- Potassium 651.79 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 356.71 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 46.97 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd's Pie is an Irish dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Cream Cheese, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 652.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie?
- It is an Irish pie recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Cream Cheese, Eggs, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie?
- Explore these Irish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 652.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 11 steps.
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