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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 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 33%
- Protein 29.72 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 47.97 g 17%
- Total Fat 36.32 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 17.66 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.62 mg High 44%
- Sodium 247.39 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 5.73 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 7.01 g --
- Added Sugars 3.5 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 198.2 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 657.21 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 237.84 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 23.62 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
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.
- Is Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Classic Irish Lamb Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 652.43 calories and 29.72 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 247.39 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.66 g (88% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.5 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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