Description
Hearty pumpkin shepherd’s pie blends rustic Irish comfort with autumnal warmth. Savory ground lamb, creamy pumpkin mash, and herbed potato topping create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup peas
Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Seasoning and Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown the ground beef in a large skillet, ensuring complete rendering of fat and removing any excess liquid.
- Introduce finely chopped aromatics including onions, garlic, carrots, along with vibrant green peas and sweet corn kernels, sautéing until vegetables become tender and fragrant.
- Enhance the meat mixture with robust tomato paste, tangy Worcestershire sauce, aromatic thyme, and season with salt and pepper, allowing flavors to meld together during a gentle 10-minute simmer.
- Transfer the savory meat and vegetable blend into a prepared baking dish, creating an even, compact layer as the foundation of the pie.
- Whip the pumpkin puree with creamy butter and smooth milk, seasoning delicately with salt and pepper to create a silky, luxurious topping.
- Carefully spread the pumpkin mixture across the meat layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage with a gentle, even touch.
- Position the assembled pie in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown crust and the interior bubbles with enticing warmth.
- Allow the pie to rest and settle for a few minutes after removing from the oven, which helps stabilize the layers and intensify the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Use sweet potato instead of pumpkin puree to create a different nutritional twist and enhance the dish’s natural sweetness.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of grated parmesan or nutritional yeast on top for extra depth and richness before baking.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for quick weeknight meals, ensuring the topping doesn’t get soggy by adding it fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg